Soxhlet acetone extracts obtained from Cycas circinalis, Morinda citrifolia, Bridelia penangiana, Tridax procumbens, Hibiscus tiliaceus and Hypericum papuanum all show antibacterial activity. The activity of the last 3 species was restricted to the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
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Antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants of Papua New Guinea
Science in New Guinea, Vol.14(1), pp.1-7
1988
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- Title
- Antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants of Papua New Guinea
- Creators
- A J LeachDavid N LeachG J Leach
- Publication Details
- Science in New Guinea, Vol.14(1), pp.1-7
- Identifiers
- 1097; 991012821907502368
- Academic Unit
- Southern Cross Plant Science
- Resource Type
- Journal article