Type Information
Embelia pacifica Hillebr. , Fl. Hawaiian Isl. 282 1888.
O`ahu, Wailupe. Mann and Brigham 448.
Syntype [US].
Note: Also mentioned: "Lana`i! [.]; Maui! Kaanapali, and slopes back of Lahaina, Ulupalakua; Hawai`i, Laupahoehoe." Mez did not lectotypify, therefore, "Lanai! Maui! Oahu! Hawaii" are all syntypes, including Mann & Brigham 448. There is a sheet of the Maui syntype at MEL [photo BISH].
*Verification: W.L. Wagner, D.M. Mix.
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