Bibliotheca Lichenologica 106: 114 (2011)

Basionym: Parmelia hypofusca Gyeln., Repert. Spec. Nov. 36: 155 (1934).

Synonyms: Index Fungorum

Type: Mexico, Puebla, between Sta. Bábara and Cristo sur l'Alseseca, 2150 m, G. Arène 4202 (BP - lectotype). Selected by Hale (1990).