In this paper, a novel, efficient and green method for the preparation of Naringin sulfuric acid (NSA) as a Bronsted acid organocatalyst and silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) by using Gongronema latifolium leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent is introduced. The catalysts were characterized using the powder XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, UV-Vis and FT-IR spectroscopy. Afterward, the catalytic activity of synthesized NSA and Ag NPs were investigated for the synthesis of N-monosubstituted ureas via the hydration of cyanamides in aqueous medium. All products were obtained in good to excellent yields. These methods provided several advantages such as shorter reaction time, simpler work-up and higher yield. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.