Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not Available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Jagodlin
In Latin
Hedysarum
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Ylang-Ylang has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.