Lichenologist 19, 4: 428 (1987).

Basionym: Hypogymnia kiboensis C. W. Dodge, Ann. Mo. Bot. Garden 46, 1-2: 50 (1959).

Protolog type data: Tanganyika [Tanzania]: Kilimanjaro, above Peter's Hut [Horombo Hut] in the upper part of the Philippia region, in 'frost-lifting ground', 3970 m s. m., 23 vi 1948, O, Hedberg 1354 (UPS - neotypus, BM, O-isoneotypi) [T.l.c.: salazinic acid, norstictic acid (+), usnic acid.].

Type locality: Tanzania, Kilimanjaro, above Peter's Hut [Horombo Hut] in the upper part of the Philippia region, in 'frost-lifting ground', 3970 m, 23.6.1948, O. Hedberg 1354 (UPS - neotype, BM, O - isoneotype) [T.l.c.: salazinic acid, norstictic acid (+), usnic acid.]. Neotypification by Krog & Swinscow (1987: 428). Not mentioned in checklist.

Type locality coordinates: 3°4'0"S, 37°21'33"E; -3.066667°, 37.359167°.

Type locality photo: Data lacking.

Type scan: Data lacking.

Molecular barcode: Data lacking.

Thallus: Data lacking.

Photobiont: Data lacking.

Chemistry: Salazinic acid, + norstictic acid (+), usnic acid (Krog & Swinscow 1987: 428).