Mycotaxon 55: 383 (1995).
Basionym: Lichen melanocarpus Sw., Prodr.: 147 (1788).
Chemistry: Thallus K- or K+ pale yellow, C-, KC-, PD- or PD+ orange red; containing sphaerophorin only or sphaerophorin, stictic acid and constictic acid (Tibell 1999: 21).
Ecology: On siliceous rocks in oceanic areas, rarely on turf.
Distribution type: Northern hemisphere, West Indies.
Taxonomy: The taxonomy of Bunodophoron in the Northern Hemisphere is in need of further study (Tibell 1999: 21).
Note:
Distribution Database: Distributions
Distribution Database: Discover Life
Picture Database: Tropical Lichens
Molecular Database: Genbank
Synonym Database: Index Fungorum
Synonym Database: Mycobank