Question

A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called

• A. Hesperidium
• B. Caryopsis
• C. Syconus
• D. Sorosis

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Syconus

The correct option is C

Explanation of correct option:

1. Syconus is a type of composite fruit developed from a fleshy hollow inflorescence stalk with tiny flowers developing inside it.
2. The floral axis is fleshy and edible.
3. Female flowers in it produce small drupes.
4. This fruit is developed from hypanthodium inflorescence and fruit from this inflorescence is known as syconus.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

Hesperidium is a berry that is modified from a single ovary, with a leathery and tough rind. Example- citrus fruits like grapefruit and oranges.

Option B

Caryopsis is a dry, one-seeded fruit where the ovary wall is attached to the seed coat. Example- cereals and grasses.

Option D

Sorosis is formed from spadix or spike, a catkin type of inflorescence. These multiple fleshy fruits are formed from the crowding of flowers on a fleshy stem. Example- mulberry and pineapple.

Final answer

A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called syconus.