Question

Androphore is lightly differentiated in the flower of

• A. Salvia
• B. Calycanthus
• C. Passiflora
• D. Rafflesia

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Passiflora

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The androphore is a floral structure that supports the stamens.
2. It is formed by the fusion of filaments present in the stamens of the flower.
3. Passiflora is a flower present on the plants of the Passifloraceae family. The flowers have a distinct corona and are pentamerous in nature.
4. The androphore is lightly differentiated in the Passiflora flower.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Salvia includes plants of the family Lamiaceae and includes annual, biennial, and perennial herbaceous plants.
2. They are used for flavoring and grown as ornamental plants in the garden.

Option B:

1. Calycanthus includes flowering deciduous shrubs in the Calycanthaceae family.
2. These plants have aromatic bark that is used as a substitute for cinnamon.

Option D:

1. Rafflesia includes parasitic flowering plants that possess enormous flowers.
2. The buds rise directly from the ground or the lower stems of the host plants.

Final answer: Androphore is lightly differentiated in the flower of Passiflora.