Mycotaxon 20: 281 (1985).
Synonyms: Index Fungorum
Protolog: Data lacking.
Photobiont: Trebouxia.
Chemistry: Alectoronic acid, usnic acid (Hale 1990: 74). Thallus K-, medulla K-, C-, KC-, P-, UV+ white, usnic acid, alectoronic acid (Nash 1995: 30).
Ecology: On acidic rocks at mid to low elevations (Nash 1995: 30).
Molecular data: Genbank
Distribution: Database
Note:
Type locality: Venezuela, Estado Lara, Sierra Portuguesa, Loma de El León, López & Smith 21216A (MERF - holotype; US - isotype).
Barcode: Data lacking.
Coordinates: 10°0'13"N, 69°23'5"E.