Also known as the "Cananga Tree" or "Ilang-Ilang", the perfume from this tree is often used in aromatherapy and perfume.

Ylang-Ylang - Flowers of the Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) - Photo by Alex Pawlow

It often reaches a height of 5m and has dark, glossy leaves. The flower has a long stalk and droops with greenish-yellow petals.

the heady smell from the Ylang-Ylang can be encountered when travelling along sections of the Daintree River and its side creeks, where they often are encountered.