Abstract The composition of the volatile oil from the leaves of Lantana camara was investigated in detail by GC and GCâMS techniques. β âCaryophyllene (24.6%), α âhumulene (19.5%), sabinene (8.8%), germacrene D (5.7%) and cubebol (5.7%) were among the principal components. A total of 56 compounds, which accounted for 91.3% of the oil, were analysed. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.