title: Antimicrobial activity of Memecylon malabaricum leaves.
abstract: The petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of Memecylon malabaricum leaves were tested for antimicrobial activity. Only methanol extract has shown activity against bacteria both Gram (+) and Gram (-), and fungi.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Botany and Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006, India.
authors.forename: Kiran Kumar
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Hullatti
authors.forename: V Ravishankar
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Rai
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D035322:Melastomataceae; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000187:drug effects; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts