Morfología, fenología, taxonomía y distribución geográfica de las especies de Inga en Chiriquí, Panamá.
Abstract
This research collected Inga species samples in Chiriqui, along all year during 2004-2008 period; this included points located
since 0 meter at level of the sea until 2000 meters. It is determined that there are 30 species of Inga known in Chiriqui, 20 Inga
species have been previously reported for this province. Seven new species of Inga have been found in Chiriqui, including two
new reports for Panama; three species are undetermined at species level for later studies. The greatest number of Inga species is
located in Chiriqui lowlands (69,2 %) and this number diminishes while the hight is increasing. Most Inga species are located
along roads (80,7 %) and rivers (69,2 %). There is a variety of patterns of Inga phenology, but two peaks for flowering and
fruiting along the year can be established. The leaves, floral and fruit morphology is basic for an easy differentiation of Inga from
other genera, but an analysis of each structure is required for species level identification