Question

Which of following matched correctly?
(1) Piper-Climbing root
(2) Ficus-Climbing root
(3) Buttress root - Bombax
(4) Vitis-Nodulated root

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In certain climbers, adventitious roots arise from the node and clasp the support thus help in climbing. It is termed as climbing roots, e.g., Piper betel (Betel vine), Carnpsis radicans (ivy). In some rail trees, the normal spreading tap roots show ridge or plank like growth called root butteress. They render additional mechanical support to the tree. e.g., Bombax.