Syn. Meth. Lich. 2: 12 (1869).
Type locality: Ethiopia, Dedschen [Semien Mountains, Ras Dashen], 4730 m, date unknown, G. H. W. Schimper (H-NYL 31742 - ).
Type locality coordinates: WGS 84: 13.24097, 38.37668.
Type locality photo: Data lacking.
Type scan: Data lacking.
Molecular barcode: Data lacking.
Thallus: folious, up to 3 - 4 cm in diameter. Upper side medium brown to dark grey, usually covered with a white brown .