How to Identify and Classify Caimitos - Test
  • 1. What is the scientific name for Caimito?
A) Chrysophyllum cainito
B) Mangifera indica
C) Malus domestica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. What is the most common skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 3. What is a less common, but still valid, skin color of a mature Caimito fruit?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Pink
D) Orange
  • 4. What does the star-shaped pattern inside a cut Caimito represent?
A) The level of sweetness
B) A sign of ripeness
C) A magical symbol
D) The arrangement of the seeds
  • 5. Caimito trees are typically found in what type of climate?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
  • 6. To what plant family does the Caimito belong?
A) Sapotaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 7. Which part of the Caimito fruit is edible?
A) The skin and seeds
B) The pulp surrounding the seeds
C) The skin only
D) The seeds only
  • 8. What is the texture of ripe Caimito fruit pulp?
A) Watery and tart
B) Grainy and dry
C) Hard and crunchy
D) Smooth and creamy
  • 9. The leaves of the Caimito tree are known for what unique feature?
A) Blue veins
B) Golden underside
C) Silver spots
D) Red edges
  • 10. How are Caimitos typically propagated?
A) Air layering
B) Grafting
C) Division
D) Direct sowing
  • 11. What is a common culinary use for Caimito?
A) Used as a spice
B) Eaten fresh
C) Used to make tea
D) Used to make furniture
  • 12. What is the shape of a typical Caimito fruit?
A) Oval
B) Elongated
C) Pear-shaped
D) Round
  • 13. What is the growth habit of a Caimito tree?
A) Evergreen
B) Herbaceous
C) Deciduous
D) Coniferous
  • 14. What part of the world is Caimito native to?
A) Africa
B) The Caribbean
C) Europe
D) Southeast Asia
  • 15. What is the main characteristic that differentiates green and purple Caimitos besides the skin color?
A) Seed count
B) Tree size
C) Taste and texture variations
D) Leaf shape
  • 16. How do you tell when a Caimito is ripe based on touch?
A) Slightly soft to the touch
B) Extremely soft and mushy
C) Rough texture
D) Completely hard
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects Caimito trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Fruit flies
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 18. What type of flower does the Caimito tree produce?
A) Flowers only bloom at night
B) Small, inconspicuous flowers
C) Large, showy flowers
D) Scentless flowers
  • 19. What is the nutritional value that Caimito is most known for?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
  • 20. How many seeds are typically found inside a Caimito fruit?
A) None
B) 10-20
C) 50+
D) 1-8
  • 21. What is a synonym for Caimito?
A) Custard Apple
B) Rose Apple
C) Sugar Apple
D) Star Apple
  • 22. Caimito trees are best grown in what type of soil?
A) Clay soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 23. What is the approximate height a mature Caimito tree can reach?
A) Less than 1 meter
B) 10-30 meters
C) 50+ meters
D) 1-2 meters
  • 24. What is a characteristic feature of the Caimito seed?
A) Soft and white
B) Hard and black
C) Green and spongy
D) Red and sticky
  • 25. Which of these climates is least suitable for growing Caimito?
A) Coastal climates
B) Cold, temperate climates
C) Warm, subtropical climates
D) Humid, tropical climates
  • 26. What is the primary mode of dispersal of Caimito seeds in nature?
A) Explosion
B) Water
C) Animals
D) Wind
  • 27. A fully mature Caimito fruit will often:
A) Fall from the tree
B) Remain attached to the tree indefinitely
C) Release a strong odor
D) Change color drastically
  • 28. What is the typical fruiting season for Caimito trees?
A) Year-round
B) Winter only
C) Spring only
D) Varies by region
  • 29. What is the flavor profile of a ripe Caimito?
A) Sweet and mild
B) Spicy and pungent
C) Bitter and astringent
D) Sour and tangy
  • 30. What other parts of the Caimito tree, besides the fruit, might have traditional uses?
A) Flowers only
B) None
C) Roots only
D) Leaves and bark
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