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Canangium

Canangium

9.9
A tropical tree from Malaysia with very fragrant flowers used in perfume
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Canangium
  • The Canangium genus includes trees prized for their fragrant blossoms.

Examples

  • Many perfumes use extracts derived from Canangium flowers as a key ingredient.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Canangium species across Southeast Asia.

  • The Canangium tree produces beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the Canangium for its fragrance.

  • Many perfumes use extracts derived from Canangium flowers as a key ingredient.

  • The Canangium genus includes trees prized for their fragrant blossoms.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Canangium species across Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

Cinnamomum
vsCanangium
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of trees and shrubs from Asia and Australia with strong-smelling bark that gives cinnamon and camphor

focuses on trees prized for scented flowers rather than spices or bark
Bauhinia
vsCanangium
  • Specialized
1 9.5

Tropical trees or bushes with large, colorful flowers that often smell nice

emphasizes aromatic or fragrant blooms rather than showy display
Cananga
vsCanangium
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with very fragrant flowers used to make perfume

is specific to trees native to Malaysia rather than the whole region

Surface Forms

Canangium singular
Canangiums plural

Etymology

Canangium comes from the Malay word kenanga, the local name for a 'fragrant' tropical tree. So Canangium refers to a group of trees known for their sweet-smelling flowers, which are often used in perfume.