Question

What are the differences between racemose and cymose type of inflorescence?

Answer 1

RACEMOSE INFLORESCENCE :-

1) It has indefinite inflorescence.

2) Floral arrangement : Aeropetal succession.( younger at apex, older at base )

3) Opening of flowers : Centripetal succession.

E.g. Gulmohar (China rose)


CYMOSE INFLORESCENCE :-

1) It has definite inflorescence.

2) Floral arrangement : Basipetal succession. (younger at base, older at apex)

3) Opening of flowers : Centrifugal succession.

E.g. Jasmine