Question

Funnel-shaped corolla is called

• A. Campanulate
• B. Urecolate
• C. Rotate
• D. Infundibulum
  

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Infundibulum

The corolla can have different shapes when the petals show fusion or the gamopetalous condition. The funnel-shaped corolla is called infundibulum.

A. Bell-shaped corolla is called campanulate, e.g., Campanula.

B. Urn-shaped corolla is called urecolate, e.g., Bryophyllum.

C. Wheel-shaped corolla is called rotate, e.g., Calotropis.

D. Funnel-shaped corolla is called infundibulum, e.g., Petunia.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Infundibulum'.