Ann. Bot. Fenn. 15: 12 (1978). Basionym: Cladonia gracilis f. maxima Asahina, Atlas Jap. Cladon.: 19, f. 95 (1971). Type locality: Japan, Hokkaido, Abashiri District, Shiretoko Peninsula, Mt. Rausu, 1970, M. Togashi s.n. (TNS - holotype).
Basionym: Cladonia gracilis f. maxima Asahina, Atlas Jap. Cladon.: 19, f. 95 (1971).
Type locality: Japan, Hokkaido, Abashiri District, Shiretoko Peninsula, Mt. Rausu, 1970, M. Togashi s.n. (TNS - holotype).