Lichenogr. Eur. Reform.: 222 (1831).

Basionym: Lichen fimbriatus L., Sp. Pl.: 1152 (1753).

Type locality: Unknown. Dillenius, Hist. Musc.: t. 14, f. 8 (1742). Typotype: Herb. Dillenius (OXF). Lectotypification by Ahti (1993: 77).

Note: The authorities of Cladonia fimbriata are cited as (L.) Fr. by Ahti (1993: 77) but as "(L.) Sandst." e.g. by Steiner & Poelt (1986: 222).