Hopea hainanensis
Hopea hainanensis Merr. & Chun
Hopea hainanensis is a tree species in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Hainan Island in China and northern Vietnam. It was formally described in 1940 by Merr. & Chun. The species is known for producing Hopeahainol A, a compound with acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties.
Description
Hopea hainanensis belongs to the genus Hopea and is part of the Dipterocarpaceae family, which is commonly known as the Dipterocarps. This species is distributed across Hainan and Vietnam. It has been the subject of chemical studies due to the presence of Hopeahainol A, a bioactive compound that inhibits acetylcholinesterase. The species was first published in 1940 by botanists Merr. & Chun.
Distribution
Global · Hainan · Vietnam