— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) is a large shrub or tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Borneo, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, and Vietnam. Ylang Ylang (Latin: Cananga odorata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ylang Ylang is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ylang Ylang is a member native to BOR, JAW, LSI, MLY, NWG, and PHI. Ylang Ylang thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ylang Ylang grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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