To view prices and purchase online, please login or create an account now.



Genus Inga, The: Botany

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Genus Inga, The: Botany
Authors and Contributors      By (author) T. D. Pennington
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:854
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 155
Category/GenreBotany and plant sciences
ISBN/Barcode 9781900347129
ClassificationsDewey:583
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
Imprint Kew Publishing
Publication Date 19 June 1905
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.