Hedwigia 37(Beibl.): (34) (1898).

Basionym: Lichen crocatus L., Mantissa Altera: 310 (1771).

Chemistry: n-Heptadecane (Huneck & Yoshimura 1996: 138). Methyl orsellinate (Huneck & Yoshimura 1996: 160). Orsellinic acid (Huneck & Yoshimura 1996: 163).