Hopea malibato

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hopea woodiana
• Hopea dalingdingan

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Hopea malibato, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Dipterocarpaceae and is situated within the genus Hopea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is recognized for its specific presence within the Malesia botanical region. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the archipelago of the Philippines. Within this Southeast Asian territory, it serves as a significant component of the local flora. The geographical distribution of the species is relatively restricted to these specific tropical islands. Consequently, understanding its habitat in the Philippines is essential for its conservation and study.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Hopea malibato is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and perennial structure. As a woody species, it possesses a lignified stem system that provides the necessary structural support for its height and canopy development. This perennial, woody architecture is typical of its taxonomic classification, distinguishing it from herbaceous, graminoid, or shrubby forms through its significant secondary growth and permanent structural tissues.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Hopea malibato is characterized by a metabolic framework governed by a C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a member of the Dipterocarpaceae family, its physiological processes involve the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme Rubisco within the mesophyll cells, without the specialized spatial separation found in C4 plants or the temporal separation seen in CAM species. This C3 mechanism dictates its carbon assimilation efficiency and water-use strategies, typically favoring environments with sufficient moisture where photorespiration can be managed. The plant's metabolic efficiency is intrinsically linked to this pathway, influencing its transpiration rates, leaf anatomy, and overall energy production cycles during various stages of its growth.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hopea malibato has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hopea malibato has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Balanocarpol, Dibalanocarpol.

Balanocarpol

1. Journal of natural products

Dibalanocarpol

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Hopea malibato has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Hopea malibato has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV.

Hiv

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Hopea malibato has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include organic extract of the leaves.

Organic extract of the leaves

1. Journal of natural products