Native to North and South America, Orange Cestrum is an evergreen,
half-climbing shrub reaching 10 ft tall. Leaves are single, alternately
arranged, dark green with lighter midrib. They are lancelike to ovate in
shape, with entire margin. Stems and leaves bruise easily, emitting an
unpleasant smell. The plant sports clusters of tubular dark yellow or
orange flowers, which look very much like
Night Blooming Jasmine. The
flowers have an overpowering citrus-like smell, particularly at night.
Flowers attract butterflies. The flowers are followed by white berries.