Turbina corymbosa (Ololiuqui) Seed

Description

Turbina corymbosa, known as Ololiuqui, is a vigorous woody vine native to Latin America, Mexico and Peru. A traditional sacrament of Mexican shaman, this species is used shamanically, medicinally and for divination purposes.

The seeds contain ergine (LSA), an ergoline alkaloid similar in structure to LSD. They have similar traditional uses to Hawaiian Baby Wood Rose Argyreia nervosa seeds. It is said the Aztecs used Ololiuqui seeds to communicate with the gods.

A perennial vine that grows to a length of 10m. The stem is slender, woody, branching and twining; the leaves are glossy green and heart shaped. The flowers are white, trumpet shaped and approx. 4cm across and the fruit are soft woody capsules containing one seed.

Ololiuqui prefers rich, moist, well drained soils in a protected, sunny position, and is drought and frost tender.

Approx. 44 seeds per gram.

Common Name: Christmas Vine; Christmaspops; Snakeplant

Botanical Synonym: Turbina corymbosa; Ipomoea corymbosa (accepted name); Rivea corymbosa.

Germination Tips: To increase the germination rate, Turbina corymbosa seed should be treated first. Soak your seed in hot water or the seed can be nicked or scarred so that water will penetrate the seed’s hard coating and induce germination. Use a sandy free draining soil mix and place in a warm area.

We cannot send this species to Western Australia due to restrictions.

We cannot ship this species Internationally.

Our Guarantee

We personally count every seed packet to ensure it contains at least the specified number of seeds. However, mistakes can happen, so please reach out if you notice any inconsistencies.

These seeds are believed to meet the standard viability percentage for their species, sourced either from our own SAB nursery or from reputable, trusted breeders.

Do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date germination rates or for a germination test to be conducted.

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*Traditional uses and general information on products are provided for educational purposes only. We do not make any therapeutic claims. Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.