The technical term used for the androecium in a flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis), is
A
Monadelphous
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B
Diadelphous
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C
Polyandrous
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D
Polyadelphous
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Solution
The correct option is A
Monadelphous
The technical term used for androecium in a flower of China rose is monadelphous. In monadelphous condition, all filaments become fused and form a group, while anthers remain free, e.g. China rose, Achyranthes, etc.
Diadelphous - Fusion of filaments forming two groups
Polyandrous - When stamens are free
Polyadelphous - Fusion of filaments forming many groups