How to Identify and Classify Pitangas
  • 1. What family does the pitanga belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Myrtaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name of the most common pitanga?
A) Acca sellowiana
B) Psidium guajava
C) Eugenia uniflora
D) Malpighia emarginata
  • 3. What is the most distinguishing feature of a pitanga fruit?
A) Spotted skin
B) Perfectly round shape
C) Hairy exterior
D) Ribbed shape
  • 4. What color are unripe pitangas typically?
A) Red
B) Black
C) Yellow
D) Green
  • 5. As pitangas ripen, what color do they transition to?
A) Blue to purple
B) Red to dark red or black
C) Green to yellow
D) White to pink
  • 6. What is the taste of a ripe pitanga often described as?
A) Sweet and tart
B) Very bitter
C) Extremely sour
D) Bland and tasteless
  • 7. What type of climate is pitanga best suited for?
A) Subtropical to tropical
B) Desert
C) Alpine
D) Arctic
  • 8. How are pitanga leaves arranged on the stem?
A) Opposite
B) Alternate
C) Spiral
D) Whorled
  • 9. What is the typical size of a pitanga fruit?
A) 5-10 cm
B) 1-2 cm
C) 10-15 cm
D) 20-30 cm
  • 10. What is the texture of the pitanga skin?
A) Rough
B) Hairy
C) Scaly
D) Smooth
  • 11. Are pitangas usually found as single fruits or in clusters?
A) Large clusters
B) They only grow underground
C) Small clusters of 2-3
D) Single fruits
  • 12. What type of flower does the pitanga plant have?
A) Blue and odorless
B) Large and colorful
C) Small and inconspicuous
D) White and fragrant
  • 13. What is the shape of a pitanga leaf?
A) Circular
B) Lanceolate to ovate
C) Needle-like
D) Fan-shaped
  • 14. What is a common use for pitanga leaves besides culinary?
A) Building material
B) Animal feed
C) Medicinal tea
D) Dye production
  • 15. What is the growth habit of a pitanga plant?
A) Large tree
B) Ground cover
C) Shrub or small tree
D) Vine
  • 16. How many seeds does a pitanga fruit typically contain?
A) Five to ten
B) One or two
C) None
D) More than twenty
  • 17. What is the role of the ribs on the pitanga fruit?
A) Distinguishes the variety
B) Protects the fruit
C) Helps with seed dispersal
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing pitangas?
A) Well-drained
B) Salty
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay-heavy
  • 19. Are pitangas native to Brazil?
A) No, they're from Africa
B) Yes
C) No, they're from North America
D) No, they're from Asia
  • 20. What is a common name for pitanga other than Surinam cherry?
A) Florida Cherry
B) Brazilian Cherry
C) Australian Cherry
D) Jamaican Cherry
  • 21. What is the best way to propagate pitanga plants?
A) Air layering only
B) Root division only
C) Seeds or cuttings
D) Grafting only
  • 22. What type of fruit is a pitanga?
A) Berry
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 23. How much sunlight do pitangas need?
A) Minimal sunlight
B) Artificial light only
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Full shade only
  • 24. What is a common pest that affects pitanga plants?
A) Rabbits
B) Snails
C) Fruit flies
D) Deer
  • 25. Which part of the pitanga flower develops into the fruit?
A) Stamen
B) Sepals
C) Petals
D) Ovary
  • 26. What is a benefit of growing pitangas?
A) Requires no maintenance
B) Attracts birds
C) Repels insects
D) Grows rapidly without water
  • 27. Which of these characteristics IS NOT helpful for classifying a specific variety of pitanga?
A) Fruit color
B) Soil pH
C) Rib shape
D) Leaf size
  • 28. What food product is pitanga commonly used in?
A) Potato chips
B) Jams and jellies
C) Sauerkraut
D) Pickles
  • 29. Which vitamin is pitanga a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 30. What is the approximate height a pitanga shrub/tree will grow to?
A) 2-4 feet
B) 100-120 feet
C) 15-25 feet
D) 60-80 feet
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