This volume presents the first full list of names of the 54 genera and 1175 species that make up Sapotaceae. Sapotaceae (the argan, chicle or gutta-percha family) are found throughout most of the wetter tropics and subtropics, and are ofconsiderable direct economic importance as sources of fine timber, latex, fruit, vegetable oil and amenity trees.

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.

This book describes the 91 known Peruvian species of Inga. Each species has a short botanical description, a superb full-page line illustration, a distribution map and information on phenology, ecology, actual and potential uses. There is an account of the ecology and vegetation of Peru, and a chapter on utilization, species selection, seed collection and storage, propagation and management.

This book describes the 75 known Ecuadorian species of Inga (Leguminosae-Mimosoideae). Each species has a short botanical description, a superb full-page line illustration, a distribution map and information on phenology, ecology, actual and potential uses. There is an introductory chapter on utilization, species selection, seed collection and storage, propagation and management.