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How to Identify and Classify Tamboti Trees
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Tamboti tree?
A) Acacia tortilis
B) Spirostachys africana
C) Combretum imberbe
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. What is the most distinctive characteristic of Tamboti wood?
A) High water content
B) Extreme flexibility
C) Pleasant aroma
D) Poisonous sap
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of Tamboti trees?
A) Desert environments
B) Bushveld and woodlands
C) Rainforests
D) High altitude grasslands
  • 4. What is the leaf arrangement of Tamboti leaves?
A) Whorled
B) Alternate
C) Opposite
D) Basal
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Tamboti tree?
A) Bright red
B) Yellow-green
C) Pure white
D) Deep blue
  • 6. What type of fruit does the Tamboti tree produce?
A) A berry
B) A capsule
C) A drupe
D) A pod
  • 7. What is the shape of the Tamboti fruit?
A) Elongated
B) Four-sided
C) Round
D) Three-lobed
  • 8. What is the primary use of Tamboti wood?
A) Construction
B) Furniture making
C) Paper production
D) Fuelwood
  • 9. What is a major danger associated with using Tamboti wood for fires?
A) Excessive sparks
B) Weak flames
C) Toxic smoke
D) Rapid burning
  • 10. How can you identify Tamboti by its bark?
A) Peeling in layers
B) Bright green
C) Smooth and grey
D) Dark brown, fissured
  • 11. What is the growth rate of a Tamboti tree?
A) Moderate
B) Slow
C) Fast
D) Very fast
  • 12. Which animal is known to be immune to the Tamboti's poisonous sap?
A) Rhino
B) Giraffe
C) Elephant
D) None
  • 13. What is the average height of a mature Tamboti tree?
A) Less than 2 meters
B) 20-30 meters
C) 4-18 meters
D) Over 40 meters
  • 14. What is the meaning of 'africana' in the scientific name?
A) Of Africa
B) Tall
C) Beautiful
D) Poisonous
  • 15. How does the Tamboti tree propagate?
A) By root suckers
B) By seeds
C) By layering
D) By cuttings
  • 16. What is the shape of the Tamboti leaf?
A) Needle-like
B) Circular
C) Heart-shaped
D) Elliptical
  • 17. During which season does the Tamboti tree typically flower?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 18. Is the Tamboti tree deciduous or evergreen?
A) Semi-deciduous
B) Deciduous
C) Depends on the location
D) Evergreen
  • 19. What type of soil does the Tamboti tree prefer?
A) Waterlogged
B) Well-drained
C) Clay
D) Sandy
  • 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) Marula
B) Tambotie
C) Sandalwood
D) Jumping bean tree
  • 22. What is the main compound that makes Tamboti sap poisonous?
A) Diterpenoid esters
B) Cyanide
C) Strychnine
D) Arsenic
  • 23. What part of the Tamboti tree contains the highest concentration of poison?
A) Roots
B) Sap
C) Bark
D) Leaves
  • 24. What is a traditional use for the Tamboti seed?
A) Wound healing
B) Making candles
C) Treating malaria
D) Pain relief
  • 25. Which country has a large distribution of Tamboti trees?
A) Canada
B) South Africa
C) Brazil
D) Russia
  • 26. How does the Tamboti tree benefit from its poisonous sap?
A) Deters herbivores
B) Provides nutrients
C) Attracts pollinators
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) Wear gloves
C) Wash hands with bleach
D) Work outdoors
  • 29. What other plant species can often be found near Tamboti trees?
A) Palm trees
B) Acacia species
C) Mangrove trees
D) Orchid species
  • 30. Which of these is a potential symptom of Tamboti sap poisoning?
A) Skin irritation
B) Improved vision
C) Increased energy
D) Hair growth
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