Hopea malibato
Hopea malibato, commonly known as a rare timber species, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to specific tropical rainforest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it offers potential therapeutic benefits in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and ecological importance is essential for conservation and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Hopea malibato
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hopea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hopea malibato, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Tagalog, it is commonly referred to as malibat; in Cebuano, it is known as maliabato; and in Hiligaynon, it is called maliabato.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hopea malibato, utilizes its leaves as a key component in its botanical profile. These leaves serve as vital organs for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to sustain the tree's growth and overall health. In the context of medicinal studies, the chemical compounds and bioactive properties found within the leaf tissue are often the primary focus for research into the plant's potential therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hopea malibato has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include balanocarpol, dibalanocarpol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| balanocarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dibalanocarpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hopea malibato has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hopea malibato has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |