Danser, B.H. (1927), Die Polygonaceen Niederlandisch Ostindiens. Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg ser. 3, 8: 158 [tax. nov.]

• Type: Borneo, Semitau, 1893-1894, Hallier 1291

Wilson, K.L. (1990), Some widespread species of Persicaria (Polygonaceae) and their allies. Kew Bulletin 45(4): 629 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Persicaria attenuata subsp. pulchra (Blume) K.L.Wilson legitimate

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2006), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Persicaria attenuata subsp. pulchra (Blume) K.L.Wilson legitimate

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