It is considered to be a subspecies of Dudleya abramsii, but its taxonomic status is still unclear. Its closest relative is Dudleya cymosa subsp. paniculata, which is a morphologically similar sister taxon.
This plant is considered to be a subspecies of Dudleya abramsii, although its exact classification is still unclear. It shares similarities with Dudleya cymosa subsp. paniculata, a closely related relative that also exhibits similar characteristics.