How are the male and female flowers of Bataceae plants organized?

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In the family Bataceae, which consists of the single genus Batis, the plants are characterized by having separate male and female flowers that are aggregated into dense inflorescences.1

The organization of these flowers is as follows:

Male and Female Flowers: The flowers are unisexual, meaning they are either male or female.1
Female Flowers: These flowers lack bracts, sepals, and petals. They are fused together to form a compound fruit, which can be either a capsule or a drupe.1
Inflorescence Structure: The flowers are generally described as being arranged in scaly spikes.2

While the two species within this family share these general traits, they are noted to be rather differently constructed in their specific floral details.1