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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 |
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Flowers are used to scent perfumes, cosmetics, lotions and other such products. The scent is also used medicinally for its calming effects. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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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. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, but has naturalized throughout most of the larger Pacific Island groups, Northern Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam. |
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