Genus Inga, The : Utilization

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.