Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
584054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 130 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583386



Common Names

  • Cananga Odorata
  • Cananga Tree
  • Ylang-Ylang Tree


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Synonyms

  • Uvaria gaertneri DC. [unknown]
  • Unona odorata (Lam.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Cananga odoratum (Lam.) Baill. ex King [unknown]

Description

Cananga odorata (also called Ylang-ylang, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and prefers to grow in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cananga odorata is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cananga odorata var. fruticosa (Craib) J.Sinclair
Cananga odorata var. odorata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cananga odorata is a yellow-green color, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cananga odorata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cananga odorata

Cananga odorata is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Cananga odorata FAQ

What type of plant is Cananga odorata?

Cananga odorata is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family.

Where is Cananga odorata native to?

Cananga odorata is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.

What is the lifespan of Cananga odorata?

The lifespan of Cananga odorata is unknown.

Species in the Cananga genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72580-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.