Question

Palmately compound leaves are found in :
A. Caesalpinia
B. Moringa
C. Bombax
D. Azadirachta

Answer 1

Hint:-Compound leaves are a characteristic feature of some families of the higher plants.
In a palmately compound leaf, the leaflets radiate outwards from the end of the petiole, just like fingers off the palm of a hand.

Complete Answer:-Palmately compound leaves are the positioning of leaves in which each leaflet is separated along a main or secondary vein and the leaflets radiate from the end of the petiole.
They are present on a common point.
Leaflets form a cluster.
Leaflet bearing point represents the tip of the petiole.
A joint is usually present between the leaflet and the point where it is attached.
Two such trees which are native to North America are - horse chestnut and buckeye.

Option a) Leaves of Caesalpinia are pinnately compound, and are arranged in an alternate manner. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option b) Leaves of Moringa oleifera are Tripinnate as well as Bipinnate. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option d) Azadarichta has simple and not compound leaves. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option c) In the plant of Bombax, the petiole has five or more leaflets at the tip just like the fingers of a palm.
Thus, it is classified as palmately compound and multifoliate (having many leaves or leaflets).
Thus, this is the Correct option.


Note:- The palmately compound leaf is easily recognizable because it looks like a palm frond (a large, divided leaf), with its typical hand-and-finger shape. The leaflets radiate out from the center of their point of attachment to the petiole or leaf stem, which is attached to the twig.