Hopea brevipetiolaris
Hopea brevipetiolaris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hopea brevipetiolaris, scientifically known as Hopea brevipetiolaris, is a rare timber species belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family. Found primarily in Southeast Asian rainforests, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Local communities utilize its bark and resins in traditional remedies to treat various ailments and promote healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hopea brevipetiolarisDistribution
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |