How to Identify and Classify Jackalberry Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jackalberry tree?
A) Diospyros mespiliformis
B) Acacia nilotica
C) Ficus sycomorus
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. Jackalberry trees are typically found in what type of habitat?
A) Desert
B) Alpine Tundra
C) Rainforest
D) Woodland and Savannah
  • 3. What is a distinctive feature of Jackalberry tree bark?
A) Smooth and green
B) Dark grey and fissured
C) Bright red and peeling
D) Covered in thorns
  • 4. What is the shape and arrangement of Jackalberry leaves?
A) Heart-shaped, whorled
B) Needle-like, opposite
C) Elliptical, alternate
D) Circular, basal rosette
  • 5. What is the color of young Jackalberry leaves?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Reddish
  • 6. Are Jackalberry trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) It varies depending on the season
D) Semi-deciduous
  • 7. What color are the flowers of the Jackalberry tree?
A) Bright red
B) Vibrant purple
C) Creamy-white
D) Deep blue
  • 8. Are Jackalberry flowers typically solitary or in clusters?
A) Pairs
B) Whorls
C) Solitary
D) Clusters
  • 9. What type of fruit does the Jackalberry tree produce?
A) A spiky nut
B) A round berry
C) A long pod
D) A dry capsule
  • 10. What is the typical color of a ripe Jackalberry fruit?
A) Bright green
B) Orange
C) Yellow to purple-black
D) White
  • 11. What is the approximate size of a mature Jackalberry fruit?
A) 20-25 cm in diameter
B) 10-12 cm in diameter
C) 1-1.5 cm in diameter
D) 5-7 cm in diameter
  • 12. Are Jackalberries edible?
A) Only when cooked
B) Yes
C) Only for animals
D) No
  • 13. What animals are known to eat Jackalberry fruits?
A) None, they are poisonous
B) Various mammals and birds
C) Only reptiles
D) Only insects
  • 14. What is a common use of Jackalberry wood?
A) Medicinal purposes only
B) Fuelwood only
C) Furniture making
D) Paper production
  • 15. What is the average height of a mature Jackalberry tree?
A) 4-25 meters
B) Over 50 meters
C) 2-3 meters
D) Less than 1 meter
  • 16. Jackalberry trees are associated with which of the following African landmarks?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Victoria Falls
C) The Sahara Desert
D) The Nile River
  • 17. What is the texture of the Jackalberry fruit's flesh?
A) Gummy
B) Floury
C) Juicy
D) Fibrous
  • 18. How can you distinguish a male Jackalberry tree from a female tree?
A) By the leaf size
B) By examining the flower structure
C) Male trees have thorns
D) By the bark color
  • 19. Jackalberry trees often grow near what geographical feature?
A) Sandy dunes
B) Water sources
C) Volcanic vents
D) Rocky outcrops
  • 20. What is a traditional use of Jackalberry roots?
A) Making rope
B) Medicinal purposes
C) Building shelters
D) Dyeing fabrics
  • 21. What is the lifespan of a typical Jackalberry tree?
A) 20-30 years
B) 50-60 years
C) Over 100 years
D) Less than 10 years
  • 22. The Jackalberry tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Asteraceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Ebenaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 23. What is the role of Jackalberry trees in soil conservation?
A) Stabilizing soil with their roots
B) None
C) Depleting soil nutrients
D) Increasing soil acidity
  • 24. How does fire affect Jackalberry trees?
A) Fire promotes their growth
B) They are relatively fire-resistant
C) They are unaffected by fire
D) They are highly susceptible to fire
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Diospyros mespiliformis?
A) African Ebony
B) Baobab Tree
C) Jakkalsbessie
D) Jackalberry Tree
  • 26. What is a potential threat to Jackalberry tree populations?
A) Habitat loss
B) Decreased temperature
C) Increased rainfall
D) Overpopulation
  • 27. What is the arrangement of the veins in a Jackalberry leaf?
A) Pinnate
B) Palmate
C) Parallel
D) Arcuate
  • 28. What is the shape of the calyx lobes of the Jackalberry flower?
A) Absent
B) Spiky
C) Pointed
D) Rounded
  • 29. The Jackalberry tree provides shelter for?
A) No animals
B) Only Birds
C) Variety of animals
D) Only Mammals
  • 30. How are Jackalberry seeds dispersed?
A) By humans
B) By wind
C) By water
D) By animals eating the fruit
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