Ylang-ylang, is a common name for the cananga tree, Cananga odorata (also called ilang-ilang, fragrant cananga, Macassar-oil plant or perfume tree), its highly fragrant flowers, or the essential oil derived from them that's used in aromatherapy. Artabotrys odoratissimus, ylang-ylang vine, Britannica.com and Artabotrys hexapetalus, climbing ylang-ylang, are woody, evergreen climbing plants in the same family; A. odoratissimus is also a source of perfume. Description Cananga odorata is a fast-gro… (More on Cananga)