Protolog: Poelt,J/Petutschnig,W, Nova Hedwigia54(1-2): 15 (1992)
Locality: SWEDEN, TORNE LAPPMARK: Jukkasjärvi par., Torneträsk, on the island of Abiskosuolo off Abisko, 1943.08.19, Santesson, R. 3481 [68°22'N, 18°50'E]
Currently accepted name:Xanthoria borealis R. Sant. & Poelt