How to Identify and Classify Sausage Trees - Quiz
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Sausage Tree?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Ficus carica
C) Kigelia africana
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. Sausage trees are native to which continent?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Australia
D) South America
  • 3. What is the shape of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Small and berry-like
B) Elongated and sausage-like
C) Round and apple-like
D) Flat and disc-shaped
  • 4. What is the typical length of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) 30-60 cm
B) 5-10 cm
C) 60-90 cm
D) 10-20 cm
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Sausage Tree?
A) Light blue
B) Maroon to reddish-brown
C) Pure white
D) Bright yellow
  • 6. When do Sausage Tree flowers typically bloom?
A) Late afternoon
B) At night
C) Early morning
D) During the day
  • 7. What attracts pollinators to Sausage Tree flowers?
A) Their bright color
B) Their strong scent
C) Their unique shape
D) Their sweet nectar
  • 8. What type of leaves does a Sausage Tree have?
A) Pinnately compound
B) Needle-like
C) Palmately compound
D) Simple and oval
  • 9. How tall can a Sausage Tree typically grow?
A) 5-10 meters
B) 18-20 meters
C) 25-30 meters
D) 10-15 meters
  • 10. What is the texture of the Sausage Tree's fruit?
A) Smooth and waxy
B) Hard and woody
C) Soft and fleshy
D) Fibrous and pulpy
  • 11. Are Sausage Tree fruits typically eaten raw by humans?
A) No, they are often toxic when raw
B) Only when ripe
C) Yes, they are a popular snack
D) Only by certain tribes
  • 12. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree's fruit in traditional medicine?
A) Skin ailments
B) Stomach aches
C) Fever
D) Headaches
  • 13. What type of habitat does the Sausage Tree prefer?
A) Savannas and riverbanks
B) Mountains
C) Rainforests
D) Deserts
  • 14. How is the Sausage Tree pollinated?
A) Bats and insects
B) Birds
C) Water
D) Wind
  • 15. What is a characteristic feature of the Sausage Tree's bark?
A) Green and waxy
B) Grey and smooth when young, rougher with age
C) Bright red and peeling
D) Covered in thorns
  • 16. The Sausage Tree is often associated with which cultural belief?
A) Strength and courage
B) Wisdom and knowledge
C) Fertility and protection
D) Bad luck and misfortune
  • 17. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for the Sausage Tree?
A) Water
B) Animals
C) Wind
D) Explosion
  • 18. What is the conservation status of the Sausage Tree?
A) Endangered
B) Critically Endangered
C) Least Concern
D) Vulnerable
  • 19. Which of these countries is NOT a native habitat for the Sausage Tree?
A) Kenya
B) Zambia
C) Botswana
D) Madagascar
  • 20. What is a common use of the Sausage Tree wood?
A) Dugout canoes
B) Furniture
C) Construction
D) Firewood
  • 21. Which animal is known to eat the fruit of the Sausage Tree?
A) Elephants
B) Lions
C) Zebras
D) Giraffes
  • 22. The Sausage Tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Bignoniaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Poaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 23. What is a common name for the Sausage Tree, besides its common one?
A) Apple Tree
B) Cucumber Tree
C) Orange Tree
D) Banana Tree
  • 24. How many leaflets typically comprise a Sausage Tree's compound leaf?
A) 3-5
B) 7-11
C) 13-15
D) 1-3
  • 25. What is the best way to propagate a Sausage Tree?
A) By grafting
B) By division
C) By layering
D) From seeds or cuttings
  • 26. What part of the Sausage Tree contains kigelinone?
A) Roots
B) Bark
C) Leaves
D) Fruit
  • 27. What happens to the Sausage Tree fruit after it falls to the ground?
A) It rots and decomposes
B) It turns into a new tree
C) It immediately germinates
D) It becomes edible
  • 28. What shape are the petals of the Sausage Tree flower?
A) Wavy and frilled
B) Smooth and round
C) Non-existent
D) Pointed and sharp
  • 29. What is the growth rate of a Sausage Tree?
A) Slow
B) Moderate
C) Very slow
D) Fast
  • 30. What is the purpose of the long, rope-like stalks that hold the Sausage Tree fruits?
A) To allow animals to reach the fruit more easily
B) To provide structural support for the tree
C) To protect the fruit from the sun
D) To attract pollinators
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