Ylang-ylang essential oil
Botanical name |
Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thomson
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Synonyms | The Flower of Flowers |
Origin | South East Africa (Madagascar) |
Illustration |
Francisco Manuel Blanco, Flora de Filipinas
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Botanical description |
Ylang-ylang is an evergreen tree pruned to 2–3 m high in cultivation but can reach 25–30 m in its native natural environment. The flowers, solitary or in clusters, are composed of a three-lobed calyx and six long, hanging petals.
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Olfactory description | Its light yellow essential oil gives off a floral, green and warm scent. |
Discover it in the Meandering Soul range
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