A study on different plant species of the Rosaceae family and their ethnobotanical uses among the local communities at Swat district, Pakistan

Background: The study area possess 55 plants of the family Rosaceae, which are widely used traditionally throughout area. contains a range that have high ethnobotanical and economical value. is well-known for its economically valuable fruits medicinal plants. As result, purpose this was to collect data Rosaceae from Swat district in order provide comprehensive documentation future research. Methods: collected 2021 2022 80 respondents by using semi-structured questionnaires, open-ended personal observations. interviewed participants were mostly herbalists, farmers, folk healers, shepherds, knowledgeable group members, age 30 years. All analyzed through Microsoft Excel (2016). Results: There plant species existing area, including 7 (13%) climbing shrubs, 19 (34%) herbs, 11 (20%) 18 (33%) tree species. Results present showed 85% utilized as followed honeybees (44%), fuel wood (33%), foods fodder (31%), fencing (25%), ornamentals (14%), timber (7%), (7%) making agricultural tools. most common part medicine (43%), shoot (30%), leaves (13%), flowers (6%), roots (4%) other parts (4%). Powder commonly preparation method (32%), decoction (28%), direct consumption (19%), juice extraction (17%), methods (6%). indicated highly native communities Conclusion: This provides awareness community worldwide trend towards information, regeneration transmission knowledge. Furthermore, family's uses will foundation research family. Keywords: Ethnobotanical, Diversity, Family