Genus Inga Utilization - Softcover

Pennington, T. D.; Fernandes, E. C. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190034758X ISBN 13: 9781900347587

Publisher: Kew Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

The genus Inga is a large group of forest trees restricted to South America. This monograph describes and maps 258 species. Of these 253 are illustrated, and information is presented on distribution, ecology, field characteristics and species relationships. Additional chapters cover morphology, wood and bark anatomy, cytology, nonprotein amino acid chemistry, flavonoid chemistry, variation, relationships and distribution, and uses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kew Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190034758X
• ISBN 13: 9781900347587
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 177