Usnea stipitata (lichenized Ascomycota, Parmeliaceae) is here recorded to continental Africa from Tunisia for the first time. Notes on its habitat, ecology, distribution and conservation status in Tunisia are given. Original photographs together with a key of main distinguishing features of the two species of the Usnea cornuta aggregate known from North Africa are also provided. Keywords: Lecanoromycetidae, macrolichens, new records, oak forests.