Abstract
Lantana camara (L) var. aculeata (L) mold. (Verbanaceae) is one of the species of genus Lantana commonly known as ‘Tantani’ or ‘Ghaneri’ shrub. The leaves are usually used for diaphoretic, carminative activity. The leaves are green in colour and ovate in shape and plant bears white flower. Leaves have numerous covering, unicellular trichomes and few glandular trichomes. The present study deals with pharmacognostic, proximate chemical analysis, antimicrobial activity and phytochemical investigation of Lantana camara (L). Extraction was carried out for screening by using pet ether, methanol, ethyl acetate, water. Leaves of Lantana camara revealed the presence of glycoside (saponin), tannin, alkaloid, Pet. ether extract of Lantana camara leaves shows highest anti-microbial activity. Methanol and ethyl acetate shows moderate antimicrobial activity. All extracts shows maximum zone of inhibition against E. coli, S. aureus, B. subtilis at concentration 200ug/ml.
