or ilang-ilang
South Asian evergreen tree ( Cananga odorata ) of the custard apple family.
The name means "flower of flowers" in the Tagalog language. Tall (77 ft, or 25 m) and slim, it has smooth bark and is covered year-round with drooping, long-stalked, rich-scented flowers that have six narrow, greenish-yellow petals. The pointed oval leaves have wavy edges. Clustered, oval black fruits hang from long stalks. Leis are made from the blooms, and a delicate fragrance is distilled from the flowers. The woody ylang-ylang vine ( Artabotrys odoratissimus ), in the same family, is popular on trellises and patios in warm, moist climates.