Synonymy:
Byssus candelaris L., Sp. pl. 2: 1169 (1753)
Lichen candelaris (L.) Neck., Method. Muscor. Illustr. (Upsaliae): 112 (1771)
Lepra candelaris (L.) F.H. Wigg., Prim. fl. holsat. (Kiliae): 96 (1780)
Patellaria candelaris (L.) DC., in Lamarck & de Candolle, Fl. franç., Edn 3 (Paris) 2: 359 (1805)
Lepraria candelaris (L.) Fr., Sched. Crit. Lich. Suec., Fasc. 1-4: no. 16 (1824)
Alysphaeria candelaris (L.) Turpin, Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 14: 63 (1827)
Courtoisia candelaris (L.) L. Marchand, in Hall, Vrolik & Mulder, Bijdr. Natuurk. Wetensch. 5: 193 (1830)
Parmelia murorum f. candelaris (L.) Mont., in Durieu, Fl. d'Algérie, Cryptog. 1(7): 245 (1847) [1848-49]

Position in classification:
Chrysothrix, Chrysotrichaceae, Arthoniales, Arthoniomycetidae, Arthoniomycetes, Ascomycota, Fungi

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