Question

Syconus fruit is found in
A. Ficus
B. Dorstenia
C. Both of (A) and (B)
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Syconus fruit is defined as the fruit that is developed from hypanthodium inflorescence . This type is hollow , fleshy and has a stalk inside which tiny flowers are developed.
The floral axis is fleshy and is edible and enclosed by forming a pear shaped receptacle. The fruit that is developed now has small pore and is protected by scaly leaves. Syconus fruit is a composite fruit. In this type of inflorescence a complete fruit is formed. There are multiple ovaries present inside the surface.

Complete answer:
Ficus:- this fruit is developed from hypanthodium inflorescence and the fruit developed from this type of inflorescence is called syconus fruit. Hence the option is correct.
Dorstenia:- this type of fruit has multiple ovaries and has fleshy receptacle. Thus it is syconus fruit. Hence the option is correct.
Both a and b :- as above stated both the options are correct. So the option is correct.
None of the above:- this option cant be correct as above stated three options are true. So this option is not correct.

Our required Ans is c that is both a and b.

Note: After pollination, the receptacle of this type of fruit achenes or drupes and seeds in these are enclosed in the endocarp.
The multiple fruits are developed and fruits are developed in the hollow fleshy stalk. This is known as syconus fruit as in mulberry.