Silk Cotton Tree (15) Seeds &ndash; Ceiba Pentandra - Kapok This listing is for 15 seeds of this wonderful plant. Germination instructions are included with every purchase. The Silk Cotton Tree is native to Central, and Southern America, as well as, the west coast of Africa. The tree is known for producing seed pods containing high grade silk cotton. Sacred in the Mayan mythology, it has been represented in many artifacts found in Mayan ruins. The silk from this tree is most commonly known in popular culture as the cotton used by tribesman in the Amazon to wrap their blow darts. The Botany Seeds Company is a specialist seed merchant of rare and unusual seeds from around the world. Seeds are supplied in re-sealable plastic bags to keep costs down for the customer, and reduce the environmental impact of our service. Delivery will be by standard second class mail, in protective jiffy bags. We dispatch orders received by 4pm UK time the same day.