Dendrology Quiz and Flashcards: The Study of Trees Name

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What is the primary objective of studying tropical dendrology?

To identify trees and their characteristics (correct)

To classify trees into families and genera

To understand the distribution of trees in different climatic zones

To learn about the history of botany

What is the purpose of classification of trees in dendrology?

To distinguish between trees and shrubs

To learn the names and characteristics of botanical families (correct)

To understand the geographic distribution of trees

To identify trees in a forest

What is the primary function of a herbarium in dendrology?

To classify trees into families and genera

To store and maintain botanical specimens (correct)

To identify unknown trees

To understand the distribution of trees in different climatic zones

What is the minimum height required for a plant to be considered a tree?

12 to 15 feet (4 to 5 m) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Botany?

Theophrastus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a shrub, according to the definition?

A perennial woody plant with several stems branched from the base Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of learning about the distribution of trees in dendrology?

To learn about the geographic distribution of important forest trees Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a herb, according to Forest Terminology?

A plant with an herbaceous or soft stem, annual or perennial Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the term 'dendrology' possibly first used as the title of a book?

1668 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of dendrology?

Taxonomy of trees and other woody plants Signup and view all the answers

Who reviewed the history of the usage of the term 'dendrology'?

William A. Dayton Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following regions is the subject matter of dendrology taught differently?

Tropical countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'dendrology' in the United States of America?

It is restricted to the study of trees only Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'dendrology'?

The study of trees and discourse Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between dendrology in the United States and Europe?

The inclusion of shrubs in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a forester who has studied dendrology only in a forestry school in the United States?

They know very little about tropical trees Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Dendrology

Dendrology is a scientific and artificial word derived from two Greek words meaning "trees" and "discourse or study".
The term was first used in 1668 by Ulisse Aldrovandi, an Italian physician and naturalist, as the title of a book on trees.

Definition and Scope of Dendrology

Dendrology is a division of forestry or botany that treats of the taxonomy of trees and other woody plants.
It includes the study of nomenclature, classification, identification, and distribution of trees.
In some universities, dendrology is taught by a professor of forestry, while in others it is taught by a professor of botany who specializes in taxonomy or systematic botany.

Importance of Dendrology

The study of dendrology has five principal objectives: nomenclature of trees, classification of trees, identification of trees, and distribution of trees.
Tropical dendrology is a distinct field of study that focuses on the taxonomy of tropical trees, which are different from those found in temperate regions.

Objectives of Dendrology

Nomenclature of trees: learn scientific names, common names, and the code of botanical nomenclature.
Classification of trees: learn how trees are classified into families, genera, and other groups according to their arrangements.
Identification of trees: learn how to identify unknown trees using keys, manuals, floras, and herbaria.
Distribution of trees: learn how trees are distributed into climatic zones and forest types.

What is a Tree?

A tree is a woody plant with a well-defined, erect, perennial trunk and a more or less definitely formed crown, typically attaining a height of at least 12 to 15 feet (4 to 5 m) and a trunk diameter of 7 to 10 cm (1.3 m).
Shrubs are perennial woody plants smaller than trees, usually with several perennial stems branched from the base.
Herbs are plants with herbaceous or soft stems, annual or perennial.