The name of this flower in eastern India is the ratkirani, which means "queen of the night". In Singapore this flower is called xinxiao, which means "place of moth perch". In Persia, this flower is called maryam, which is a common name for girls. This flower is also used in Hawaii for brides and formerly in the days of Viktoria used as a burial grave. This flower fragrant is described as a complex, exotic, sweet, and distinctive flower.
This plant grows up to 45 cm and produces a clump of white flowers. The leaves are long and light green gathered at the base of the trunk.
The genus of this plant is still closely related to Manfreda.