Hibiscus waimeae A. Hellersubsp. hannerae (O. Deg. & I. Deg.) D. M. Bates, in Wagner, Herbst & Sohmer, Bishop Mus. Occas. Pap. 29: 106. 1989.
*Verification: Wagner, W.L., D.R. Herbst, & S.H. Sohmer. 1989. Man. Fl. Pl. Hawai`i. 988pp..

Type Information
Basionym: Hibiscus waimeae A. Heller var. hannerae O. Deg. & I. Deg., Fl. Hawaiiensis, fam. 221. Hibiscus waimeae 1962.
Kaua`i, Hanalei Dist., Kalihi Wai. 1913. Lydgate s.n..
Holotype [BISH].
*Verification: Wagner, W.L., D.R. Herbst, & S.H. Sohmer. 1989. Man. Fl. Pl. Hawai`i. 988pp..
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