Reproductive Morphology — BIO BOTANY STD 11 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11BIO BOTANYReproductive Morphology5 Marks
Question
Explain in detail about any two special inflorescence.
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Answer
The inflorescences do not show any of the development pattern types are classified under special type of inflorescence. 1. Cyathium: Cyathium inflorescence consists of small unisexual flowers enclosed by a common involucre which mimics a single flower. Male flowers are organized in a scorpioid manner. Female flower is solitary and centrally located on a long pedicel. Male flower is represented only by stamens and female flower is represented only by pistil. Cyathium may be actinomorphic (Example: Euphorbia) or zygomorphic (Example: Pedilanthus) Nectar is present in involucre. 2. Hypanthodium: Receptacle is a hollow, globose structure consisting unisexual flowers present on the inner wall of the receptacle. Receptacle is closed except a small opening called ostiole which is covered by a series of bracts. Male flowers are present nearer to the ostiole, female and neutral flowers are found in a mixed manner from middle below. Example: Ficus sp. (Banyan and Pipal).
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