Question

What are the differences between Dichasial and Multichasial inflorescence? Give examples of each.

Answer 1

Biparous or dichasial cyme	Multiparous or polychasial cyme
In this type of cymose inflorescence the main axis terminates into a flower and produces two lateral branches; e.g., hora, Saponaria,Mussaen da, Diant bus, etc.	This is a cymose inflorescence in which the main axis is terminated  by a flower and produces many lateral branches daughter axes each terminating into a flower This inflorescence looks ike an umbel but can be distinguished from umbel as here the middle flower opens first; e.g., Calotropis (madar), Viburnum, etc.