Genus Hesperomannia
Although traditionally classified in the tribe Mutisieae, molecular evidence shows that it belongs in the tribe Vernonieae, most closely related to the African Vernonia species.Species in the genus Hesperomannia of plants
Lanai island-aster - It is found only in Hawaii, where there are fewer than 200 individuals remaining. Most are in the Ko?olau Range of Oahu, and there are a few on Molokai, Maui, and Lanai.
Maui island-aster - There are fewer than 60 plants remaining in the wild.
Kauai island-aster - It is found only in Hawaii, where it is endemic to Kauai.