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| Identification |
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Genus
Cananga
Species
odorata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
ilang-ilang
ylang-ylang
flower-of-flowers
Family
ANNONACEAE
Specimen number
S6850
Data source
MedPl p179;Frgnt p328
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Cananga odorata have a strongly spicy aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
antiseptic
hypotensive
aphrodisiac
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Cananga odorata has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a sedative, as an antiseptic, as a hypotensive and as an aphrodisiac. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Flower-of-flowers (sometimes called ylang-ylang and ilang-ilang) requires professional guidance for safe usage. The flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
most exquisite mixture of hyacinth, narcissus, and clove
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cananga odorata is a native plant in the natural environment and may have originated from Malaysia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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