Which flower arrangements occur in Sapindales plants?

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Sapindales Tangerine (*Citrus reticulata deliciosa*)

In plants belonging to the order Sapindales, flowers may occur singly in the axils of the leaves, or they may be organized into various types of inflorescences. These arrangements include:

Racemes: Spikelike clusters that bloom from the base upward.1
Cymose spikes: Clusters that bloom from the top downward.1
Panicles: Many-branched clusters.1

These structural arrangements facilitate pollination, which in most Sapindales is carried out by insects attracted to the flowers' colors, fragrance, or nectar.1