Cananga odorata

Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang, Macassar oil tree, perfume tree or cananga, is a species of plant in the custard apple family Annonaceae. It is native to areas from the Philippines and Indochina to northeastern Australia, and has been introduced to many other regions. The word “ylang-ylang” comes from the Tagalog term “ilang-ilang,” which means “wilderness” or is often interpreted as “rare” or “exceptional.” The plant is native to the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia. When Spanish and later European botanists encountered it, the spelling evolved into “ylang-ylang.” The repeated form follows a common Austronesian linguistic pattern used for emphasis or intensity. It is valued for the essential oil, also called ylang-ylang, which is extracted from the flowers. Ylang-ylang is one of the most extensively used natural fragrances in the perfume industry....read more on Wikipedia.