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The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Capitulum and Hypanthodium.
Difference # Capitulum:
1. Receptacle consists of a flattened disc or upright column.
2. Receptacle is open from above.
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3. The receptacle does not become fleshy.
4. The flowers are well exposed.
5. An involucre occurs at the base
6. Capitulum may be homogamous or heterogamous.
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7. It is racemose in nature.
8. The flowers are generally bisexual.
Difference # Hypanthodium:
1. Receptacle is flask-shaped.
2. Receptacle is closed except for a pore lined by scales.
3. The receptacle becomes fleshy.
4. The flowers are not exposed.
5. An involucre is absent.
6. Hypanthodium is always heterogamous.
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7. It has three condensed cymes.
8. The flowers are unisexual and show a distinct distribution.
