Description: A Packet of 15 Thai Kapok tree seeds, Ceiba pentandra Ceiba pentandra. commonly known as the Kapok tree or Silk-cotton tree The Kapok tree is a majestic tree of the tropical rainforests. It can grow to a height of 150 feet or more, towering over other trees in the rainforest. Originally a native to South America it now has spread to the primary rainforests of West Africa, and the Southeast Asian rainforests. The straight trunks are cylindrical, smooth and gray in color, and can reach a diameter of 9 feet. Large spines protrude from the trunk to discourage damage to the trunk. Thin, plank type buttresses stabilize the giant and can extend to 30 feet. The wood is a pinkish white to ashy brown in color, with a straight grain. The branches grow in horizontal tiers, and spread widely. Kapoks are drought deciduous. This means they shed most or all of their leaves during the tropical dry season. The dry season occurs during the northern hemisphere winter. The leaves are palmate and compound. The 5-9 leaflets are 7-8 cm long and 1-3.5 cm wide. Flowers usually open before the leaves appear, and are clustered on small, new branches. The 5 petals of a flower are about 2.5 cm long and are a creamy white or pale pink in color. The brown seeds are round like peas and are found in pods. The pods are woody, smooth and pendulous, with a light green color. They will burst open while still on the tree after the leaves have fallen. Inside a whitish cotton like fiber surrounds the brown seeds. These are born away on the wind. In many places the straight trunks of the kapok tree are used to make dugout canoes. The white, fluffy seed covering is used in pillows and mattresses. Since it is buoyant and water resistant it is often used in flotation devices and padding. The seeds, leaves, bark and resin have been used to treat dysentery, fever, asthma, and kidney disease. In Mayan myths the kapok tree was sacred. They believed that the souls of the dead would climb up into the branches which reached into heaven. This listing is for 15 fresh seeds Buy with confidence from a trusted seller !! Terms and Conditions. We ship worldwide using Airmail Once a bid has been placed, it is a legally binding contract of purchase Payment must be received within 4 working days of purchase, however if this is not possible, please let us know to discuss solutions. If payment is not received within 4 days of purchase then a Non Paying Buyer Dispute will be filed. You will be notified on the day that your goods have been despatched via e-mail Once you receive your goods, please inspect them for any damage during transit, and report the said damage within 24hrs via e-mail. If all is well please leave feedback, so we are aware that you have received your goods. Please note that if there are any problems, contact us first via e-mail giving full details of any problem along with your user ID It is the customers responsibility to ensure that payment is received in the due time as listed above All goods are sent either via Thailand post Goods will be despatched within 48 hrs of cleared fund, subject to the conditions listed in the payment section above. We can accept no responsibility for goods delayed due to the services of Thailand Post Delivery - The average delivery time to most International Destinations is two to four weeks although most buyers do however receive their orders within 10 working days.
Price: 2.95 USD
Location: Bangkok
End Time: 2023-11-12T14:08:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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