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| Cananga
odorata |
Ylang Ylang |
Annonaceae |
This handsome
tropical tree reaching 80 ft (24 m) in the wild has pendulous, rather
brittle branches and large, glossy green leaves.
The flowers, with their long, twisted, drooping, greenish yellow
petals and extraordinarily heavy perfume, appear mostly in fall
(autumn) in thick clusters at the leaf axils, and are followed by
small greenish fruit.
The ylang ylang (its Malay name) is widely cultivated in Hawaii for
the perfume industry.
Cultivation: Like their relatives the custard apple and soursop (see
Annona), they are easily cultivated in a sheltered, shaded position.
They prefer a moist, humus-rich soil. Propagation is from seed or
cuttings. |
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Country of Origin: Madagascar
Extraction Method: Steam distilled |
| Also called 'flower of flowers'. The odor of this oil is sweet, floral,
exotic and heavy. Distilled flowers. Aphrodisiac qualities are well known in
helping with sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity. May ease feeling
of anger, anxiety, panic and fear. Caution: Excessive use may lead to
headaches & nausea. |
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