How to Identify and Classify Tamboti Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Tamboti tree?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Combretum imberbe
C) Acacia tortilis
D) Spirostachys africana
  • 2. What is the most distinctive characteristic of Tamboti wood?
A) Pleasant aroma
B) Extreme flexibility
C) Poisonous sap
D) High water content
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of Tamboti trees?
A) Bushveld and woodlands
B) Rainforests
C) High altitude grasslands
D) Desert environments
  • 4. What is the leaf arrangement of Tamboti leaves?
A) Basal
B) Whorled
C) Opposite
D) Alternate
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Tamboti tree?
A) Deep blue
B) Yellow-green
C) Pure white
D) Bright red
  • 6. What type of fruit does the Tamboti tree produce?
A) A berry
B) A pod
C) A capsule
D) A drupe
  • 7. What is the shape of the Tamboti fruit?
A) Elongated
B) Four-sided
C) Three-lobed
D) Round
  • 8. What is the primary use of Tamboti wood?
A) Furniture making
B) Fuelwood
C) Construction
D) Paper production
  • 9. What is a major danger associated with using Tamboti wood for fires?
A) Weak flames
B) Excessive sparks
C) Rapid burning
D) Toxic smoke
  • 10. How can you identify Tamboti by its bark?
A) Dark brown, fissured
B) Smooth and grey
C) Peeling in layers
D) Bright green
  • 11. What is the growth rate of a Tamboti tree?
A) Very fast
B) Fast
C) Slow
D) Moderate
  • 12. Which animal is known to be immune to the Tamboti's poisonous sap?
A) Rhino
B) Elephant
C) Giraffe
D) None
  • 13. What is the average height of a mature Tamboti tree?
A) 20-30 meters
B) Over 40 meters
C) 4-18 meters
D) Less than 2 meters
  • 14. What is the meaning of 'africana' in the scientific name?
A) Tall
B) Poisonous
C) Beautiful
D) Of Africa
  • 15. How does the Tamboti tree propagate?
A) By cuttings
B) By root suckers
C) By layering
D) By seeds
  • 16. What is the shape of the Tamboti leaf?
A) Elliptical
B) Circular
C) Needle-like
D) Heart-shaped
  • 17. During which season does the Tamboti tree typically flower?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 18. Is the Tamboti tree deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) Semi-deciduous
C) Evergreen
D) Depends on the location
  • 19. What type of soil does the Tamboti tree prefer?
A) Well-drained
B) Waterlogged
C) Sandy
D) Clay
  • 20. What is the role of the Tamboti tree in the ecosystem?
A) Pollination (only)
B) Fixes nitrogen
C) Provides habitat
D) Controls soil erosion (only)
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Tamboti tree?
A) Sandalwood
B) Tambotie
C) Marula
D) Jumping bean tree
  • 22. What is the main compound that makes Tamboti sap poisonous?
A) Cyanide
B) Strychnine
C) Arsenic
D) Diterpenoid esters
  • 23. What part of the Tamboti tree contains the highest concentration of poison?
A) Bark
B) Sap
C) Leaves
D) Roots
  • 24. What is a traditional use for the Tamboti seed?
A) Pain relief
B) Making candles
C) Wound healing
D) Treating malaria
  • 25. Which country has a large distribution of Tamboti trees?
A) South Africa
B) Brazil
C) Canada
D) Russia
  • 26. How does the Tamboti tree benefit from its poisonous sap?
A) Protects from fire
B) Provides nutrients
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Deters herbivores
  • 27. What is a visible sign that a Tamboti tree has been damaged?
A) Red sap
B) Milky sap
C) Clear sap
D) No sap
  • 28. What safety precaution should always be taken when handling Tamboti wood?
A) Work outdoors
B) Wash hands with bleach
C) Wear a mask
D) Wear gloves
  • 29. What other plant species can often be found near Tamboti trees?
A) Acacia species
B) Palm trees
C) Mangrove trees
D) Orchid species
  • 30. Which of these is a potential symptom of Tamboti sap poisoning?
A) Improved vision
B) Increased energy
C) Skin irritation
D) Hair growth
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