Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cananga odorata var fruticosa (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thomson

كلننجا

Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Cananga
Species: odorata
Cultivar / variety: var fruticosa
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000791
Common name: كلننجا
English name: Dwarf Ylang ylang
Native: Philippines , Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia
Country: Colombia Indonesia Malaysia Philippines
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub grow up to 1-2 m tall, flowers yellow, fragrant with curled petals

Flowers smell as great as full size Ylang Ylang tree, although sometimes fragrance may be less intense and requires warm and humid conditions for full aroma. The plant blooms year round providing warm conditions. It can be also grown as a container and a house plant, but keep in mind it requires bright light for profuse flowering.The flowers are used in the perfume industry. 
          

Texture: Loam Mildly acidic soils Moist
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 10 : 10
pH range: 4.5-8.0

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