Konanga is widely cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics, and its flowers are valued for their sweet fragrance. They are often used in perfume-making and aromatherapy, and are also used to flavour food and drinks. The essential oil of konanga flowers has been shown to have a variety of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.
The tree can grow up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, and has large, leathery leaves that are deep green in colour. The flowers are produced in abundance during the summer months, and they are typically white or yellow in colour. Each flower consists of six petals, and they have a sweet, heady fragrance.
Konanga is a popular plant for growing in gardens and parks, and it is also used as an ornamental tree in street plantings. It is a relatively easy tree to grow, and it is adaptable to a variety of soil types. However, it does prefer well-drained, fertile soil.