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| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Axillary inflorescence | An inflorescence that arises from a leaf axil |  |
| Cauliflorous inflorescence | Referring to an inflorescence that arises from the main stem of a plant or trunk of a tree. |  |
| Cauline inflorescence | Refers to flowers or fruits that arise below the leaves from the main trunk of a shrub or tree. |  |
| Determinate inflorescence | A type of inflorescence in which the terminal or central flower opens first; for example in cymes. |  |
| Epiphyllous inflorescence | Inflorescences from the adaxial surfaces of the petiole (e.g., Dichapetalaceae) or the blade (e.g., Phllonomaceae). |  |
| Indeterminate inflorescence | Referring to an inflorescences whose main axis continues to grow; i.e., is not terminated by a flower (e.g., a raceme or spike); also referring to the compound leaf of Guarea (Meliaceae) in which the tip of the rachis has the potential to continue growing |  |
| Inflorescence | The structure in which the flower or flowers are displayed on a plant. |  |
| Ramiflorous inflorescence | Refers to inflorescences that arise from the branches. Inflorescences that arise from the trunk are called cauliflorous. The branches can be much smaller in diameter than those shown here. |  |
| Solitary flower (inflorescence) | Referring to the presence of a single flower in an inflorescence. |  |
| Suprafoliar inflorescence | Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves. |  |