Type Information
Silene struthioloides A. Gray , U. S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 109 1854.
Hawai`i, Mouna [Mauna] Loa and Mouna Kea, near crater of Lua Pele [Kiluea]. 1840. U. S. Expl. Exped. s.n..
Lectotype [US]. Lectotypified in H. St. John. Rhodora 87: 567. 1985.
Note: Additional syntype: "also in the district of Waimea."
*Verification: None.
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Silene struthioloides A. Gray var. gracilis Sherff, Amer. J. Bot. 33: 501 1946.
Hawai`i, s.l.. 1840. U. S. Expl. Exped. s.n..
Holotype [GH]. Isotype(s) [NY [2], US!].

*Verification: W.L. Wagner, D.M. Mix.
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Silene struthioloides A. Gray var. kaupoana O. Deg. & Sherff, in Sherff, Amer. J. Bot. 33: 501 1946.
Maui, [East Maui], Haleakala, [N side of] Kaupo Gap, [cliffs, drooping from rock crevices]. 20 August 1927. Degener 2313.
Holotype [NY]. Isotype(s) [F, GH, K, MO!, PH, US!].

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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