Hibiscus kokio Hillebr.subsp. saintjohnianus (M. J. Roe) D. M. Bates, in Wagner, Herbst & Sohmer, Bishop Mus. Occas. Pap. 29: 105. 1989.
*Verification: Wagner, W.L., D.R. Herbst, & S.H. Sohmer. 1989. Man. Fl. Pl. Hawai`i. 988pp..

Type Information
Basionym: Hibiscus saintjohnianus M. J. Roe , Pacific Sci. 15: 18 1961.
Kaua`i, Hanalei Dist., headland W of Hanakapiai, Napali Coast, on sharply precipitous slopes. 700 ft. 22 December 1956. St. John 25989.
Holotype [BISH].
*Verification: Wagner, W.L., D.R. Herbst, & S.H. Sohmer. 1989. Man. Fl. Pl. Hawai`i. 988pp..
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