Question

Hypanthodium inflorescence is found in?
A. Coriander
B. Sunflower
C. Cauliflower
D. Fig

Answer 1

Hint: Hypanthodium is a special type of inflorescence. In this type of inflorescence, the axis becomes fleshy and pear-shaped with a hollow cavity inside. The female flowers are present at the base and towards the apical opening, lie the male flowers, e g Ficus.

Complete answer:
Option A- Coriander
Coriander has a Compound umbel in it.
Coriander is an annual herb belonging to the family Apiaceae. Other names of coriander are Chinese parsley or dhania or cilantro. All parts of the coriander are edible. But their fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.

Option B- Sunflower
Sunflower has Capitulum or heads bearing many sessile and small florets. Its main axis becomes flat and is called a receptacle. This species is used as wild bird food, as livestock forage, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic

Option C- Cauliflower
Cauliflower has a compound corymb. Cauliflower is one of the various vegetables of the species Brassica oleracea, genus Brassica, and family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant and reproduces by seed. Its edible white flesh is called "curd".

Option D- Fig
Fig is an example of Hypanthodium. It refers to a fleshy receptacle forming a hollow cavity with an apical opening known as ostiole. The flowers get developed on an inner wall of the hollow cavity. The male flowers are situated at the top near the opening, and the female flowers are situated at the bottom with a long axis and in between both are present short-styled gall flowers which are sterile.

So, the correct answer is option D- 'Fig'.

Note: Inflorescences refers to complex structures with many functions. At anthesis, they consist of the flowers that allow for the transfer of pollen and optimism action of the plant's reproductive success. They also provide nutrients to the developing flowers and fruits, during flower and fruit development.