Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat., Paris, 4 sér. 3: 29 (1901).
Basionym: Parmelia patinifera Taylor, London J. Bot. 6: 172 (1847).
Protologue type data: Hab. Organ Mountains; Brasil; Gardner, G. J. Lyon, Esq.
Type locality: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Organ Mountains [Serra dos Órgãos], Gardner, G. J. Lyon (? - holotype).
Distribution type: Middle America, South America: Rio de Janeiro, Africa, Australia, Costa Rica, Hawaii: Maui, Madeira, Mauritius.
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