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