WorksheetsP.I 3.3 Plants used and functions for specimen collection
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Specimen Collection
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
Bold Textures-Bamboo is most valued for its:
Dense, colorful flowers
Vertical, grassy texture and capability to create a privacy screen or ornamental feature
Rapid growth and dense canopy for shade
Ability to attract wildlife
What is the primary function of Mango (Mangifera indica) in a landscape?
To provide dense ground cover
To offer delicious fruit, a broad canopy, and beautiful foliage, making it a valuable and attractive specimen plant
To act as a natural windbreaker
To create a formal, structured appearance with its symmetrical form
