In cymose type of inflorescence:
(1) Main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne in acropetal succession.
(2) Main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne in basipetal succession.
(3) Growth is limited and the flowers are borne in basipetal succession.
(4) Growth is limited and the flowers are borne in acropetal succession.
In racemose type of branching:
1. Branches continue to grow indefinitely and give off further branches laterally in a basipetal order
2. Branches continue to grow indefinitely and give off further branches laterally in an acropetal order
3. Branches stop growing after some time and give off further branches laterally in a basipetal order
4. Branches stop growing after some time and give off further branches laterally in an acropetal order