On Yamoussoukro autonomous district, a study on the ability of Lippia multiflora L. (Verbenaceae) to shoot and grow was carried out at six soil height levels: 0 cm, 5 10 15 20 25 cm 30 cm. The objectif determine favourable levels pruning for better leaf production. From 28 samples grouped in 7 batches, out. After 3 months vegetation, agronomic parameters vigour were determined. results showed t...

Verbena officinalis Linn (Verbenaceae), the common verbena or vervain, a traditional herb with immense cultural and medicinal significance in European, Greek, American, Roman Egyptian countries. Phytochemical analysis suggests presence of iridoid glycosides, secoiridoid phenylethanoid flavones, pentacyclic triterpenoids, monoterpenes, sterols their derivatives. Owing to these phytochemicals, wi...

The repellent effect of Lantana camara flowers was evaluated against Aedes mosquitoes. Lantana flower extract in coconut oil provided 94.5% protection from Aedes albopictus and Ae. aegypti. The mean protection time was 1.9 h. One application of Lantana flower can provide more than 50% protection up to 4 h against the possible bites of Aedes mosquitoes. No adverse effects of the human volunteers...