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<p><i>Prunus buergeriana</i> (Dog cherry) is one of the neglected wild cherries of the Asian mountains. To document its uses and toxic properties, we conducted ethnobotanical surveys and field observations in its distribution hotspots across Nepal. We interviewed 155 respondents and 14 key informants to document the ethnobotanical data on the species in Nepal. We also used toxicological perceptions of species and species occurrence data to advance knowledge of plant biosystems and promote optimal and sustainable use of species. We documented 13 vernacular names for <i>P. buergeriana</i>. We recorded nine broad uses, with construction (Fl = 82.58%) and cooking/heating energy (Fl = 82.58%) being the most prevalent. The average use reports for the species were two, with an interquartile range of one, and varied significantly across study sites (p &lt; 0.001). The study also highlighted the species’ multifunctional value: fruits are consumed as food, various plant parts are used in traditional medicine, and the toxic leaves are employed in crop protection, including the preparation of natural pesticides. The wood’s poisonous nature is thought to enhance its durability and pest resistance in furniture making, underscoring its economic potential. Species distribution models under past, present, and future climate scenarios with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values above 0.9 predicted habitat expansion, indicating that <i>P. buergeriana</i> could serve as a resource for climate change adaptation. Sustainable utilization of this species may contribute to both local livelihoods and plant conservation.</p>

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Unlocking the use potential of a neglected cherry (Prunus buergeriana) in Nepal

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    2026年3月16日

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  • Dipak Khadka,
  • Wenxiang Xu,
  • Satyam Kumar Chaudhari,
  • Shihong Zhang,
  • Andrea Pieroni,
  • Binsheng Luo,
  • Sijar Bhatta,
  • Dafang Cui,
  • Qiang Fan,
  • Shi Shi

摘要

Prunus buergeriana (Dog cherry) is one of the neglected wild cherries of the Asian mountains. To document its uses and toxic properties, we conducted ethnobotanical surveys and field observations in its distribution hotspots across Nepal. We interviewed 155 respondents and 14 key informants to document the ethnobotanical data on the species in Nepal. We also used toxicological perceptions of species and species occurrence data to advance knowledge of plant biosystems and promote optimal and sustainable use of species. We documented 13 vernacular names for P. buergeriana. We recorded nine broad uses, with construction (Fl = 82.58%) and cooking/heating energy (Fl = 82.58%) being the most prevalent. The average use reports for the species were two, with an interquartile range of one, and varied significantly across study sites (p < 0.001). The study also highlighted the species’ multifunctional value: fruits are consumed as food, various plant parts are used in traditional medicine, and the toxic leaves are employed in crop protection, including the preparation of natural pesticides. The wood’s poisonous nature is thought to enhance its durability and pest resistance in furniture making, underscoring its economic potential. Species distribution models under past, present, and future climate scenarios with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values above 0.9 predicted habitat expansion, indicating that P. buergeriana could serve as a resource for climate change adaptation. Sustainable utilization of this species may contribute to both local livelihoods and plant conservation.