Question

Which one of the following families has features like bisexual, pentamerous, gamopetalous corolla with epipetalous stamens, sagittate anthers, subapocarpous ovary and a pair of follicles as their diagnostic characters?

• A. Malvaceae
• B. Leguminosae
• C. Musaceae
• D. Apocynaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is D Apocynaceae

Apocynaceae have bisexual, pentamerous, gamopetalous corolla with epipetalous stamens, sagittate anthers, subapocarpous ovary and a pair of follicles.

Malvaceae plants are bisexual, convolute corolla, monadelphous androecium, unilocular anthers, large pollen, superior ovary (hypogynous).

Plants in Leguminosae are bisexual, zygomorphic corolla, free, monadelhpus or didelphous androecium, unicarpelate, superior ovary.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).