Bibliotheca Lichenol. 74: 222 (2000)

Basionym: Buellia chermesina Kalb, Lichenes Neotropici, Fascicle IX (nos 351-400) (Neumarkt): 5, no. 358 (1986).

Type: Kenya, Coast Province, Kwale District, Shimba Hills, 300 m, an Pinus spec. 9.1985, K. Kalb & A. Schrögl, Lichenes Neotropici 358 (Kalb - holotype).