Bibliotheca Lichenologica 74: 156 (2000).

Basionym: Buellia rubifaciens R. C. Harris, Evansia 5, 3: 44 (1988).

Type locality: USA, Florida, Franklin County, Hardwoods along Owl Creek, Hickory Landing Creation Area c. 2 mi S of Sumatra, 23.5.1976, R. C. Harris (NY - holotype).

Type locality coordinates: 30°1'13"N, 84°58'45"W; 30.020278°, -84.979167°.