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The Underground Wax Palms of Cocora Valley
Contributed by: Coe
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the wax palm?
A) Phoenix dactylifera
B) Corypha umbraculifera
C) Arecaceae palmarum
D) Ceroxylon quindiuense
  • 2. In which country is the Cocora Valley located?
A) Colombia
B) Peru
C) Ecuador
D) Brazil
  • 3. How tall can wax palms grow?
A) Up to 75 meters
B) Up to 60 meters
C) Up to 45 meters
D) Up to 30 meters
  • 4. What botanical family do wax palms belong to?
A) Poaceae
B) Fagaceae
C) Cucurbitaceae
D) Arecaceae
  • 5. What is a traditional use of wax palm leaves?
A) Food wrapping
B) Roof thatching
C) Basket weaving
D) Clothing making
  • 6. In which Colombian department is Cocora Valley located?
A) Tolima
B) Quindío
C) Antioquia
D) Caldas
  • 7. What is a major conservation effort in Cocora Valley?
A) Mining operations
B) Urban development
C) Plantation agriculture
D) Reforestation projects
  • 8. What is the local significance of the wax palm?
A) National tree of Colombia
B) Icon of Ecuador
C) Traditional fruit tree
D) Symbol of biodiversity
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