Ethnobotanical study near the banks the section of the Cauto river. The municipality Palma Soriano in Santiago de Cuba
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Ethnobotanical studies in riparian ecosystems are essential for documenting traditional knowledge and promoting biodiversity conservation. This study aimed to characterize the plant species used by communities surrounding the Cauto River in Palma Soriano, Cuba, assessing their anthropocentric uses and their impact on the ecosystem. Through surveys of 84 residents, direct observation, and consultations with specialists, 54 species were identified (27 trees, 12 shrubs, and 15 herbs), grouped into 50 genera and 36 families, with the families Poaceae, Verbenaceae, and Mimosaceae standing out. The predominant uses were food (54%), medicinal (47%), and timber (34%), evidencing strong human-vegetation interactions. Practices such as illegal logging and intensive grazing were detected, which threaten riparian vegetation. The study concludes that local ethnobotanical knowledge is extensive, but requires environmental education and sustainable management strategies to mitigate human impacts and preserve these ecosystems.
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