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Definition of Canangium
1. Noun. A genus of Malayan tree.
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Annonaceae, Custard-apple Family, Family Annonaceae
Member holonyms: Cananga Odorata, Ilang-ilang, Ylang-ylang
Lexicographical Neighbors of Canangium
Literary usage of Canangium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and ...by Liberty Hyde Bailey by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1917)
"... which like those of the ilang-ilang (Canangium odora- tum) might be utilized
as a source of an essential oil for use in perfumery. ..."
2. Bulletin by Philippines. Bureau of forestry (1906)
"Ylang-ylang (Canangium odoratum Baill.), a great many trees of the genus Ficus,
and others. Palms.—Growing among the other trees are a large number of palms ..."
3. The Philippine Journal of Science by Philippines Bureau of Science (1908)
"Ylang-ylang oil is obtained by steam distillation 'from the flowers of Canangium
odoratum Baill. (Cananga odorata Hook. f. et Th.). ..."
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