Ylang-ylang
Cananga odorata
About
Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang, Macassar oil tree, perfume tree or cananga, is a species of plant in the custard apple family Annonaceae. It is native to areas from Indochina to northeastern Australia, and has been introduced to many other regions. It is valued for the essential oil, also called ylang-ylang, which is extracted from the flowers. Ylang-ylang is one of the most extensively used natural fragrances in the perfume industry.
- Family
- Annonaceae
How to use it
Ylang-ylang is primarily used for its essential oil, which is extracted from its fragrant flowers. This oil is widely utilized in the perfume industry and aromatherapy, known for its calming and uplifting properties. Additionally, ylang-ylang oil can be used in skincare products for its potential benefits to the skin, making it a versatile addition to beauty routines.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cananga odorata
- Slug
- cananga-odorata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Genus
- Cananga
- Species
- odorata
- Wikidata QID
- Q220963
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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