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-Chinese perfume plant. Mock lemon. Cultivated as an ornamental tree or shrub and for its fragrant flowers. Introduced to the Philippines from south-eastern Asia. If allowed to, it can grow to a height of 6 meters. Its upright and bushy growth makes it suitable for use as a hedging plant. It is easy to grow; likes rich, well-drained moist soils, and warmth and humidity. It is tolerant of partial shade but prefers the full sun. Propagated from semi-ripe stem cuttings. Even with little maintenance, this is the kind of plant that becomes an enduring friend. Very easy-to-grow. Propagation is by cuttings or air layering.

It flowers several times during the year. The tiny yellow flower balls are fragrant in the evening; dried, they are used to perfume clothes and cigarettes, and to scent teas. In Asia, Infusions of the roots and leaves are used to treat fever, convulsive illnesses and menopausal problems.