Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 14: 32 (1886).

Basionym: Cladonia rangiferina var. signata Eschw. in Martius, Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 1, 1: 275 (1833).

Type locality: Brazil, Amazonas, Rio Cuieiras, 50 km upstream, 1974, J. C. Ongley & J. F. Ramos P21767 (INPA - neotype; H, M, NY - isoneotypes). Designated by Ahti (1993: 94).