P.I 3.3 Plants used and functions for specimen collection

Specimen Collection

1. What is the primary function of specimen plants in a landscape?

• To create privacy and screening

• To serve as focal points due to their unique characteristics

• To provide food and shelter for wildlife

• To prevent soil erosion

Which of these plants is commonly used as a specimen plant due to its striking appearance?

• Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

• Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides)

• Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

• Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

Which plant is often collected as a specimen due to its large, dramatic leaves and bold presence in a landscape?

• Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis)

• Succulents (Sedum spp.)

• Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra)

• Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

Which plant is highly valued in specimen collections for its vibrant foliage and color variations?

• Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

• Bamboo (Bambusa spp.)

• Banana Plant (Musa spp.)

• Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)

What is the primary function of the Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) in a landscape?

• To provide shade for small gardens

• To create a dramatic focal point with its tall, elegant trunk and feathery canopy

• To act as a natural windbreaker

• To prevent soil erosion on slopes

Which characteristic of Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata) makes it a popular choice for tropical landscapes?

• Its large, dense foliage for screening

• Its striking, colorful bracts and flowers that resemble lobster claws, adding vivid tropical flair

• Its ability to grow quickly and provide shade

• Its use as a windbreaker in coastal areas

What is the primary function of Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos) in a landscape?

• To provide shade

• To add bold foliage and texture with its large, dramatic leaves

• To act as a natural windbreaker

• To serve as a privacy hedge

Which characteristic of the Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) makes it suitable for creating a formal and structured appearance in a landscape?

• Its tall, narrow trunk and broad canopy

• Its classic, symmetrical form with feather-like fronds

• Its rapid growth and dense foliage

• Its ability to attract wildlife

Which characteristic of Passionflower (Passiflora edulis) makes it suitable as a climbing vine in a landscape?

• Its large, dramatic foliage

• Its intricate, exotic flowers that add vertical interest and color

• Its ability to provide dense shade

• Its rapid growth rate and use as a ground cover

What is the primary function of Water Lily (Nymphaea spp.) in a water garden?

• To provide shade for fish

• To offer beautiful, floating flowers and leaves, creating a serene and ornamental feature

• To act as a natural filter for pond water

• To prevent algae growth