Question

In cyathium the ratio between female to male flower is

• A. One: one
• B. One : Many
• C. Many : One
• D. Many : Many

Answer 1

The correct option is B One : Many

Cyathium - Here, the inflorescence is highly reduced. It has a cup shaped receptacle formed by the fusion of five bracts. On the surface of this cup, generally a yellow colored nectar secreting gland is present. A single female flower arises from the center of the cup. It is highly reduced and is borne on a long stalk. The multiple male flowers are highly reduced and are produced in a scorpioid manner from the axil of each bract e.g. Euphorbia pulcherrima.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.