ylang ylang

noun3

1. •
   The fragrant flower of a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to southeast Asia.
2. •
   An essential oil derived from this flower used in aromatherapy and perfumes.

   • Essential oils such as jasmine, rose, vetiver, ilang-ilang, iris, vanilla, sandalwood or lavender cannot be synthesised in the laboratory. — 2014
3. •
   The tree (Cananga odorata) on which ylang ylang flowers grow.