Phytochemical, proximate, antioxidant and free radical scavenging evaluations of Calliandria surinamensis.

The flower pigment of Calliandria suninamensis is used folklorically as a colorant and a dye. The crude powdered sample and methanolic extract of the plant were subjected to phytochemical, proximate analysis and antioxidant activities. Parameters like moisture content, ash values and extractive values were determined.

Antimicrobial evaluation of methanolic extract of Colliandra surinamensis on some pathogenic organisms.

The crude extract of Colliandra surinamensis is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of some diseases/infections. The crude extract obtained from the flower of Colliandra surinamensis was found to have antimicrobial activity against some Gram positive organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Steptococcus species. The performance of the extract against the bacteria isolates was favorably comparable with established commercial antibacterial agents.