(b) : Inflorescence is the cluster of flowers or arrangement of flowers on the floral axis. Hypanthodium is the characteristic inflorescence of Ficus (Family Moraceae) / Here a cup-shaped cavity with an apical opening or ostiole is formed by a fleshy receptacle, which is guarded by inwardly projecting hairs and bear flowers on the inner wall of the cavity,i. e., female (♀) flowers at the base and male (♂) flowers above.