What is an Ylang-ylang tree?

Question

Biology project. Please help. Thank you.

Answer 1

Ylang-ylang, is a small flower of the cananga tree. It is a fast-growing tree that exceeds 5 meters per year and attains an average height of 12 meters. It grows in full or partial sun, and prefers the acidic soils of its native rainforest habitat. The leaves are long, smooth and glossy. The flower is greenish yellow (rarely pink), curly like a starfish, and yields a highly fragrant essential oil.  

Answer 2

ylang-ylang tree has a flower which is, flowers' color is such the same like its leaves. it can also be medicinal. if you want to see a virtual picture out of this, try to see or search it in the web.

and try to specify on what you really wanted to know about this tree.

Answer 3

This will tell you everything: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ylang-ylang

Answer 4

The name is thought to derive from a local Philippine dialect "Alang-ilang" which means "fluttering" or "hanging". This describes the large, drooping, fragrant flowers which tremble in the slightest wind. The Ylang Ylang tree thrives in a moist, tropical climate, at sea level, near the coast and in rich volcanic or fertile sandy soil. If left to itself it can grow up to 20 meters high, however in order to make the collection of the flowers easier it is often kept to a height of only about 2 - 3 meters. This is done by topping and bending down of the branches. When the flower first blooms it has a greenish white colour however when the flower is fully mature (about 20 days after blossoming) it has a deep yellow colour. This is the time that the oil contained in the flower is at its maximum level and highest quality.