Ylang-Ylang

Cananga odorata

a.k.a. Perfume Tree

The ylang-ylang (pronounced ee-lang ee-lang) is a large tree producing yellow flowers with long trailing petals and a strong aromatic scent. The sweet smelling flowers are used in perfumes.

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Uses

Flowers are used to scent perfumes, cosmetics, lotions and other such products. The scent is also used medicinally for its calming effects.

Plant Cultivation

Large tree, sometimes up to 50-75ft tall. Grows best in frost free climates and must be protected from freezing or near freezing temperatures. Naturally grows in warm, moist, humid regions.
Propagation: By seed which can take a few months to germinate.

Origin and Distribution

Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, but has naturalized throughout most of the larger Pacific Island groups, Northern Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Related Species

Related Species
Family: Annonaceae

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Annona glabra

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Annona montana

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Annona muricata

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Annona palmeri

Annona paludosa

Annona purpurea

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Annona reticulata

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Annona salzmanii

Annona scleroderma

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Annona sericea

Annona senegalensis

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Annona squamosa

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Asiminia triloba Paw Paw
Cananga odorata Ylang-Ylang
Monodora myristica Calabash Nutmeg
Rollinia mucosa Biriba

Stelechocarpus burahol

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