Populations grow when R0 or λ>1, populations decline when R0 or λ<1, and are at equilibrium when R0 or λ=1

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(main axis flattened)

Capitulum (head)

The peduncle is reduced to a flat, concave, or convex disc, the receptacle that bears small sessile and centripetally arranged flowers called florets, surrounded by an involucre of bracts

Examples: Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), Zinnia, Tagetes erecta (Marigold), Cosmos, Mimosa pudica (touch-me-not), Acacia, etc.

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I- Homogamous head

This type of inflorescence exhibits single kind of florets. 

disc florets alone or ray florets alone

II- Heterogamous head; 

The inflorescence possesses both types of florets.

Example;   Helianthus

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Cymose Inflorescence

It is a definite or determinate inflorescence

The stalked flowers are either basipetal or centrifugal

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Simple cyme (solitary)

Determinate inflorescence consist of a single flower, it may be terminal or axillary

Example: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Monochasial cyme (uniparous)

A.helicoid (bostryx)

Ex: Hamelia, Drosera, Myosotis

Monochasial cyme (uniparous)

B. Scorpioid (cincinnus)

Ex: Heliotropium (cherry pie)

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Simple dichasium (biparous)

A central axis ends in a terminal flower, further growth is produced by two lateral buds. 

Ex: Bougainvillaea, Jasmine, Teak, Mirabilis.