Mycotaxon 48: 319 (1993).

Basionym: Lecidea leprieurioides Nyl., in Nylander & Crombie, J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 56 (1883).

Type locality: Malaysia, Malay Peninsula, Malacca, Allagajah, 1864, Maingay (H-NYL 10858 - lectotype). Designated by Egea & Torrente (1993: 320).