Ylang-ylang
Overview
Cananga odorata, commonly called Ylang-ylang (icon ), cananga tree, ilang-ilang, kenanga (Indonesian), fragrant cananga, Macassar-oil plant or perfume tree),
is a tree valued for its perfume. The essential oil
derived from the flowers is used in aromatherapy
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Artabotrys odoratissimus, ylang-ylang vine, and Artabotrys
hexapetalus, climbing ylang-ylang, are woody, evergreen climbing plants in the same family; A.
is a tree valued for its perfume. The essential oil
Essential oil
An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils or aetherolea, or simply as the "oil of" the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove...
derived from the flowers is used in aromatherapy
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health....
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Artabotrys odoratissimus, ylang-ylang vine, and Artabotrys
Artabotrys
Artabotrys There are over 100 species of Old World tropics, with 31 species in Africa. It is part of the custard family. All are woody small trees or shrubs with recurved hooks with a tendency to climb. Leaves are simple and alternate, without hairs. Bisexual flowers are borne singly or in cluster...
hexapetalus, climbing ylang-ylang, are woody, evergreen climbing plants in the same family; A.
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