Synonymy: Bottaria composita A. Massal., Miscell. Lichenol.: 43 (1856); Dermatina pyrenocarpa (Nyl.) Zahlbr., Cat. Lich. Univers. 1: 550 (1922); Mycoporum pycnocarpum Nyl., Flora, Regensburg 41: 381 (1858); Pyrenastrum compositum Hepp, in Massal, Miscell. Lichenol.: 43 (1856).

Due to all the previous information this species might be considered as Least Concern (LC) until a better understanding.

This is species is known in 12 countries. In Brazil, 47 occurrences to this species are known, located in North, Northeast, and South of Brazil according to GBIF database.

There are 281 records in GBIF database, distributed in The United States of America (180 records), Brazil (47 records), Mexico (19 records), and the other occurrences are distributed in small percentages.

This is a Pantropical corticolous species that can be found in Dry to Lowland Montane Rainforest. In Brazil, this species can be found at the Atlantic Rainforest in Northeast of Brazil.

In Brazil, this species can be found in Atlantic Rainforest that is a biomes that still suffer anthropic actions in special wildfire, natural and criminal caused, and area suppression.

In Brazil, the records are related to preserved areas, but unfortunately, those spaces still being affected by negatives influences. So, formal education to the population that lives near those areas and the park managers can start to change the situation

Actions that are orientated to taxonomy and exploration to new sites need to be stimulated until a better understanding of this species status.