Abstract Sterculia setigera is a rich source of alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids. These phytochemicals showed a wide spectrum of biological activities including: antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, insecticidal and cytotoxic activities.
Sterculia setigera is a key species in African system of medicine. It is also used in human nutrition and cosmetics. In this study the GC-MS analysis of Sterculia setigera oil revealed the presence of 20 components. Major constituents are: i)-cis-9-hexadecenal (32.66%); ii)-oleic acid (20.29%). The antimicrobial potential of the oil has been assessed using the agar diffusion bioassay. Sterculia setigera oil showed partial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Keywords Sterculia speciesare, GC-MS analysis, Antimicrobial Activity.