Lichenologist 37, 2: 162 (2005).

Type: Malaysia, State of Sabah, Distr. Ranau, Kinabalu Park, S-slope of Mount Kinabalu, surroundings of headquarters, low forest on ridge along Kiau View trail, foliicolous in undergrowth, 1700 m, 14. May 1989, H. Sipman & B. Tan 29497 (B - holotype).

Type locality coordinates: 116°35'E 6°05'N