Polianthes tuberosa, the tuberose, is a perennial plant related to the agaves, extracts of which are used as a note in perfumery. The common name derives from the Latin tuberosa, meaning swollen or tuberous in reference to its root system polianthes tuberosa (rajnigandha), the tuberose is a perennial flowering plant (a perennial plant is a plant that lives for more than two years), native to Mexico and categorized under asparagaceae plants family. Meaning of rajanigandha is the fragrance of the night, it has tubular blooms with magical and seductive fragrance which is uncommon and spells magic to all who smell it. Rajnigandha is known with several common names like, in Bengali it is known as rajoni-gandha, in Urdu gul shabbi, in Marathi, nishigandha, in kannada sugandharaja, in Tamil sambangi and in telugu nelasampenga and the flowers are traditionally used to make garlands in Indian weddings. General Features of Tuberose/Rajnigandha It grows in elongated spikes up to 30-45 cm long that produce clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem The bulb produces tall flower spikes with numerous tubular blooms and a fragrance that is rich, sultry and seductive Tuberose blooms throughout the year and its clustered spikes are rich in fragrance Uses of Tuberose/Rajnigandha Flowers of tuberose are used for making artistic garlands, floral ornaments, bouquets, buttonholes, gajras and for extraction of essential oil Tuberose blooms throughout the year and its clustered spikes are rich in fragrance It is cultivated for long lasting flower spikes The long flower spikes are excellent as cut flowers for table decoration It has pleasant fragrance Aromatic oil is extracted from its fragrant white flowers The extracts are used in perfumery
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