Crinum latifolium, broadleaf crinum, broadleaf garlic, “Tây nam văn châu lan”, thailand garlic. In Chinese literature, they are called as “Vạn châu lan” or “Thập bát học sỹ - 18 students”; their scientific name is Crinum latifolium L. belonging to Crinum or Amaryllidacea class.
Crinum latifolium is the herb that ancient doctors used to treat female virgin, and this gave rise to their name.
There plants originate from India, after that they are planted in the Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam and southern China.