Plant Materials _Quiz 2

Casuarina equisetifolia, also known as "Pokok rhu," is commonly used for which of the following purposes?

• Coastal protection

• Shade in urban areas

• Ornamental indoor plant

• Food production

Which plant is known for its attractive bracts and is commonly used for ornamental purposes?

• Andira inermis

• Bougainvillea spectabilis

• Axonopus compresus

• Bucida Molineti

What characteristic feature makes Caryota mitis (Fishtail Palm) easily recognizable?

• Needle-like leaves

• Wavy leaf margins

• Bi-pinnate, fishtail-shaped leaves

• Broad, glossy leaves

Averrhoa bilimbi, commonly known as "belimbing buluh," is valued for its:

• Use as an ornamental plant

• Edible fruit high in vitamin C

• Nitrogen-fixing properties

• Use as a shade tree

Which of these species is commonly used as a ground cover in landscaping due to its hardiness and adaptability?

• Axonopus compressus

• Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Bucida buceras

• Andira inermis

The leaves of Acacia auriculiformis are unique because they are:

• Fishtail-shaped

• linear and sickle-shaped

• Needle-like

• Broad and leathery

Artocarpus heterophyllus is known for producing which of the following edible fruits?

• Mango

• Belimbing buluh

• Nangka (jackfruit)

• Papaya

Alstonia scholaris is often used in urban landscapes due to its:

• Colorful flowers

• Dense foliage that provides shade

• Edible fruit

• Coastal protection role

Which species is popularly known as the "Dwarf Geometry Tree"?

• Bougainvillea spectabilis

• Casuarina equisetifolia

• Bucida Molineti

• Caryota mitis

Which species has relatively inconspicuous flowers but is appreciated for its lush, dark-green foliage/variegated, which is often used in urban shading?

• Alstonia scholaris

• Andira inermis

• Bucida buceras

• Bougainvillea spectabilis