Brittonia 15: 144 (1963).
Basionym: Lichen subuliformis Ehrh., Beitr. 3: 82 (1788).
Type: Germany, Harz mountains, Ehrhart (M - Neotype).
Chemistry: Squamatic acid, baeomycesic acid (Culberson 1963: 144).
Distribution: Common in the northern hemisphere. Database
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