Morphology of Leaf
Comprehensive quiz testing knowledge of leaf morphology including structure, venation patterns, modifications, shapes, margins, and arrangements in various plant species.
Questions
What is the other name used for petiole of leaf?
- Vagina
- Hypopodium
- Mesopodium
- Epipodium
Which of the following plants has a scaly stipule?
- Shoe flower
- Cassia
- Gardenia
- Castor
Which of the following types of stipules is present in Hibiscus rosa-sinesis?
- free lateral stipule
- scaly stipule
- intrapetiolar stipule
- opposite stipule
Which of the following plants has tendrillar stipule?
- Capparis
- Acacia
- Smilax
- Polygonum
Which of the following plants has unicostate reticulate venation?
- Peepal
- Castor
- Luffa
- Smilax
Which of the following types of stipule is present in Lathtrus odoratus?
- Intra petiolar stipule
- Foliaceous stipule
- Interpetiolar
- Adnate stipule
Which of the following plants do not have a spiny stipule for their protection?
- Zizyphus
- Acacia
- Capparis
- Smilax
Which of the following dicot plants is an exception to reticulate venation?
- Calophyllum
- Mangifera
- Ricinus
- Smilax
The mode of arrangement or distribution of leaves on stem and branches is called
- Phyllotaxis
- Phototaxis
- Venation
- Dichotomy
Which of the following plants has multicostate parallel convergent venation?
- Bamboo
- Banana
- Mango
- Castor
In which of the following conditions, is the incision hardly half way from the margin to the midrib?
- Pinnatifid
- Palmatifid
- Pinnatisect
- Pinnatipartite
In which of the following monocot plants is parallel venation present?
- Smilax
- Arisaema
- Discorea
- Banana
In which of the following plants, is palmatisect incision of leaf blade seen?
- Ipomoea
- Castor
- Cotton
- Chrysanthemum
Which of the following types of leaves is present in carrot?
- Unipinnate
- Bipinnate
- Tripinnate
- Decompound
Which of the following types of leaf blade incision is seen in railway creepers?
- Palmatisect
- Palmatipartite
- Pinnatifid
- Palmatifid
A single leaflet articulated from the tip of the petiole is
- unipinnate
- decompound
- unifoliate palmate
- pinnate
Which of the following venations is found in banana leaves?
- Multicostate parallel venation
- Unicostate parallel venation
- Multicostate reticulate venation
- Unicostate reticulate venation
In which of the following plants are decompound leaves not found?
- Acacia
- Coriandrum
- Foeniculum
- Daucus carota
Which of the following statements is true about pinnate compound leaf in contrast to branch bearing simple leaf?
- It bears a terminal bud
- Its growth is unlimited
- Its leaflets are borne in various planes
- Its leaflets bear no axillary buds
Which of the following types of tendrils are found in a pea plant?
- Leaflet tendril
- Leaf-tip tendril
- Stipular tendril
- Petiolar tendril
In which of the following plants is the petiolar tendril found?
- Lathyrus odoratus
- Pisum sativum
- Smilax
- Clematis
Which of the following modifications is related to leaf?
- Corm
- Cladode
- Phyllode
- Phylloclade
Which of the following types of palmate compound leaf is present in Medicago (methi)?
- Bifoliate palmate
- Unifoliate palmate
- Trifoliate palmate
- Multifoliate palmate
The part of leaf that gets modified to form tentacles in drosera is
- lamina
- midrib
- apex
- margin
In which of the following insectivorous plants, are the leaf blades modified to sensitive tentacles?
- Nepenthes
- Utricularia
- Dionaea
- Drosera
Which of the following functions is performed by the phyllode?
- Photosynthesis
- Protection
- Climbing
- Water storage
In which of the following conditions are the leaves borne at the nodes of the stem branches?
- Radical
- Cauline
- Ramal
- Persistent
In pitcher plant, the part of plant modified to pitcher is
- Petiole
- Pedicle
- Lamina of leaf
- Apex of the leaf
Pitcher plant is the common name of
- Nepenthes
- Utricularia
- Drosera
- Dionoea
Which of the following venations is present in mango leaves?
- Unicostate parallel venation
- Multicostate parallel venation
- Unicostate reticulate venation
- Muticostate reticulate venation
Which of the following plants does not have the leaf which can store water for dry conditions?
- Aleo
- Bryophyllum
- Agave
- Bougainvillea
What is the term used for the condition when leaves fall off soon after opening of the bud?
- Evergreen
- Persistent
- Caducous
- Deciduous
In which of the following conditions is the lamina of leaf long with blunt apex?
- Acicular
- Cordate
- Obovate
- Oblong
Which of the following plants has the persistent leaf duration?
- Mulberry
- Dalbergia
- Nerium
- Euphorbia royleana
In which of the following plants is the radical type leaf insertion found?
- Maize
- Sugarcane
- Turnip
- Dalbergia
In which of the following plants is the petiole spongy, which provides buoyancy to the plant?
- Eichhornia
- Trapaeolum
- Clematis
- Citrus
Which of the following parts of the leaf gets modified into phyllode?
- Petiole
- Lamina
- Midrib
- Apex
What type of leaf margin is seen in rose and mentha?
- Serrate
- Dentate
- Crenate
- Entire
Which of the following shapes of lamina reflects its adaptation to higher altitudes?
- Acicular
- Ovate
- Cordate
- Rotund
Which of the following plants does not have colourful floral leaves to attract insects for pollination?
- Bougainvillea
- Euphorbia splendens
- Euphorbia pulcherrima
- Citrus
Rotund leaf lamina is seen in
- Lotus
- Nerium
- Jack fruit
- Betel leaf
What is the shape of the lamina in reniform condition?
- Kidney shaped
- Heart shaped
- Arrow shaped
- Sickle shaped
In which of the following plants is the leaf capable of catching insects?
- Mulberry
- Calotropis
- Nepenthes
- Citrus
What is the type of the margin marked with rounded teeth with notches in-between?
- Crenate
- Biserrtae
- Undulate
- Ciliate
What is the shape of the lamina of Calotropis?
- Auriculate
- Lyrate
- Hastate
- Rhomboidal