Ylang-ylang

Ylang-ylang or Ilang-ilang, dubbed as “The Queen of Perfumes”. This plant yields a fragrant essential oil that is widely used in the perfume industry, including such famous fragrances as Chanel No. 5. Also, Ylang ylang has several benefits proven by scientific research, such as alleviating anxiety and lowering blood pressure in some people.

It’s greenish-yellow flower grows in the shape of a star on the Cananga tree, which can grow up to 40 feet. It is native not only to the Philippines but also to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, Australia and Indonesia.

Scientific name: Cananga odorata
Family: Annonaceae