Pogostemon auricularius

Pogostemon auricularius (L.) Hassk. is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is distributed across several regions such as South and Southeast Asia, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Borneo, and New Guinea. It is found in countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (South-Central and Southeast), India, Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. The species was first described in 1843. It belongs to the genus Pogostemon, which is known for aromatic herbs and shrubs. This plant is part of a widespread group with ecological and potential economic significance in its native habitats.