Nova Hedwigia 12: 132 (1966).

Basionym: Physcia grisea var. elbursiana Szatala, in Rechinger, Annln K. K. naturh. Hofmus. Wien 50: 532 (1940) [1939].

Synonyms: Index Fungorum

Protolog: Data lacking.

Type locality: Iran, Prov. Mazanderan, Mt. Elburs, in monte Kalak ad Keredj, ad saxa calcarea, Rechinger f. Nr. 2242 p.p., 2232 (W - holotype).

Type locality coordinates: 36°27'49?N, 51°15'27?E, 36.463611, 51.2575.