Cananga odorata (Cananga odorata) is a species of woody plant in the genus Cananga. This tree can reach an average height of about 12 m, grows best when planted in a sunny location, and it prefers acidic soils in its native rainforests. Bark gray-white; Branches horizontal or drooping, bearing double-attached leaves, hairless. Its leaves are long, smooth and glossy. The flowers are greenish-yellow or pink, curled like starfish, and have a very strong aroma. They bloom from November to December. Each flower produces a bunch of fruit, each bunch contains 10-12 seeds. like a nut.