in Norrlin & Nylander, Herb. Lich. Fenniae 57a [label]. ante September 1875 [and Index: 3.1875; and in Flora 58: 447. 1 October 1875].

Basionym: Cenomyce pityrea f. acuminata Ach., Syn. Lich.: 254 (1814).

Type locality: Switzerland, Schleicher 57-2 (H-ACH 1712E - lectotype). Lectotypification by Stenroos & Ahti (1991).