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