Mgambo seeds

[Sharon Bender]

Hi! I'm new and very interested in an old post regarding mgambo seeds and someone who said they could provide 500 - 1000 a few times a year - are you still out there and interested? I would like to discuss it as I use them in art projects. Also would like to grow my own but have no idea as to care and conditions required - any information is welcomed. Thanks, Sharon Bender

[EH]

If you find any answers could you pass them along? I have been looking for a supplier for these seeds for over a year now. I believe the harvest season is approaching and I would really like to place an order.

Thank you!
lena_mexico@hotmail.com

[blondemommyof2]

what's the science name for it i will try to look for it

[EH]

I have been unsuccessful in finding the Latin name for these seeds.
Thank you for your help.

I found the following latin names (one is probably a misspelling of the other):
Majidea zanqueborica
Majidea zanquebarica


Maren

[EH]

Thank you so very much!!

[EH]

Does anyone know of any suppliers for this plant or the seeds that are harvested from it? Any help would be appreciated!!

a quick google search didn't come up with much useful information - other
that that there are trees growing about 30 miles from where I am.

I found the following other names:
(quoted from http://www.kaahelehawaii.com/pages/culture_lei.htm)

Velvet Seed - Majidea zanqueborica also goes by the names of: Maambo, Mgambo, African Velvet Seed, Hawaiian Velvet Seed, African ***** Willow, Hawaiian ***** Willow, and Weleweka. The Hawaiian transliteration of "velvet" is "weleweka," giving the seed its modern Hawaiian name. Sometimes it is misspelled "wili weke," "wele weke," or "wele waka."

I hope this helps you find them.

Aloha,
Maren

[kristof]

Hi. I can supply mgambo seeds in the 500-1000 amount several times
a year for whoever is interested. The hawaiian ***** willows have
become increasingly popular in the hawaiian islands. Mgambo Necklaces and earings have become a common sight at local markets and shops.
I am located on the big island of hawaii and have been making jewelry out of the seeds for a few years now. They are very beautiful and long lasting if treated properly. You can reach me at armadilloparadise@yahoo.com.

[urimlgi]

If anyone is looking for Mgambo seeds I am willing to supply mgambo seeds all during the year. Just let me know the quantity you require and I will be very glad to ship some to you. You may contact me at urimlgi@gmail.com. My initial post had the wrong email address. I've*corrected it now so you should be able to get through now.

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Kirk Douglas