Lichenologist 9: 7 (1977). Type locality: Uganda, Toro District, Ruwenzori Mts., Lower Bigo bog, Bigo Hut, 1966, R. Cain et al. s.n, (TRTC 66.3238 - holotype; H, WIS - isotypes).
Type locality: Uganda, Toro District, Ruwenzori Mts., Lower Bigo bog, Bigo Hut, 1966, R. Cain et al. s.n, (TRTC 66.3238 - holotype; H, WIS - isotypes).