Question

The main axis forms a cup-shaped receptacle with a narrow terminal opening. Flowers are arranged in cymose within the cup. The description refers to

• A. Syconus
• B. Cyathium
• C. Hypanthodium
• D. Verticillaster

Answer 1

The correct option is C Hypanthodium

The main axis forms a cup-shaped receptacle with a narrow terminal opening. Flowers are arranged in cymose within the cup. The description refers to hypanthodium. Here the receptacle is fleshy and forms hollow ball like structure with an apical opening.Three types of flowers develop on the inner surface of the receptacle.The female flowers are towards the base, male flowers are towards the orifice and short styled sterile female flowers are in between e.g., Ficus sp. The inflorescence is pollinated by a gall wasp (Blastophaga).
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.