Question

The type of inflorescence in Ocimum sanctum is

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Verticillaster

The type of inflorescence in Ocimum sanctum is verticillaster. A cymose inflorescence arranged in pairs at the nodes, in the manner of a false whorl, is called as a verticillaster. A reduced raceme or cyme that grows in the axil of a bract is called a fascicle. A verticillaster is a fascicle with the
structure of a dichasium; it is common among the Lamiaceae. Many verticillasters with reduced bracts can form a spicate (spike-like) inflorescence that is commonly called as a spike.
Therefore, the correct option is C.