Sr. No.
Racemose Inflorescence
Cymose Inflorescence
1.
Terminal bud of peduncle is never terminated into a flower
Terminal bud is converted into a flower
2.
Peduncle continues to grow indefinitely
Peduncle shows defined or limited growth
3.
Flowers are arranged in acropetal succession
Flowers are arranged in basipetal succession
4.
Found in Caesalpinia and Tuberose
Found in Calotropis and Clerodendron