Cestrum diurnum (Solanaceae: Solanales) is a single or multistemmed shrub that is also known as Day Jasmine. The essential oil of the mature leaves of C. diurnum was analyzed by GLC and GLC-MS and altogether 14 components were detected. The main constituents were palmitic acid (27.62%), stearic acid (4.62%) and oleic acid (3.06%). The essential oil of mature leaves of C. diurnum were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against pathogenic strains of Gram positive ( Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis ) and Gram negative ( Escherichia Coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ) bacteria. The oil showed strong in vitro activity against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 4 (4), pp. 371-374, 2005
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