Fitoterapia. 2002 Jul; 73(4): 331-5.

Antibacterial, antifungal activity of Harpullia petiolaris.

Khan MR, Omoloso AD.

Department of Applied Sciences, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, P.M.B. Lae, Papua New Guinea. rkhan@dg.com.pg

The methanol extracts of Harpullia petiolaris, leaves, stem and root barks and heartwoods were fractionated into petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and butanol. All fractions exhibited antibacterial activity.