Taxonomy
According to BACKER & BAKHUIZEN VAN DEN BRINK Jr, this species is closely allied to Pogostemon heyneanus BTH. "from which it may be distinguished by the larger dimensions of the flower". No materials seen.
Citation
Miq. 1859 – In: Fl. Ind. Bat.: 962
HASSK. 1844: Cat. Hort. Bog.: 130
BACK. & BAKH.f. 1965 – In: Fl. Java: 633