Hopea brevipetiolaris

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably restricted. Specifically, the distribution of Hopea brevipetalaris is documented in Sri Lanka. This narrow occurrence suggests that the species may be endemic to certain ecological niches within that island nation. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in this particular region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Hopea brevipetiolaris is characterized by its stature as a perennial tree, exhibiting a robust and well-developed structure. As a woody species, it develops a permanent, lignified stem system that supports its upright growth habit and provides the structural integrity necessary for its life cycle.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hopea brevipetiolaris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Hopea brevipetiolaris has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke