Green monkey orange (Strychnos spinosa) is an important multipurpose tree in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, including Benin. The objectives of this study were to (i) examine the various indigenous uses of Strychnos spinosa, (ii) assess local perception of the major threats to Strychnos spinosa, and (iii) identify the conservation strategies adopted by local communities to ensure its sustainable use in Benin. A participatory rural appraisal study was undertaken across three climatic zones in Benin. Data were collected through structured questionnaires involving 733 informants from 22 ethnic and 7 sociolinguistic groups. Correspondence analysis (CA) showed that S. spinosa is most widely used in the Sudanian zone (20 uses). About 73% of the informants used Strychnos spinosa as food, and 68% used it for medicine. The most valued organs were fruits, leaves, bark, and seeds. The major threats to Strychnos spinosa were human activities rather than climatic factors. Religion and cultural values were the main strategies adopted by local communities to conserve the species. The value of Strychnos spinosa is well appreciated in Benin, and local knowledge depends on the particular climatic zone, ethnic group, study level, and gender.

绿猴橙（Strychnos spinosa）是撒哈拉以南非洲农村社区（包括贝宁）中一种重要的多用途树。这项研究的目的是（i）检查棘背St的各种土著用途，（ii）评估当地对棘背major的主要威胁的认识，以及（iii）确定当地社区采取的保护策略，以确保其可持续利用在贝宁。在贝宁的三个气候带进行了一项参与性农村评估研究。通过结构性问卷调查收集了数据，涉及22个种族和7个社会语言群体的733名线人。对应分析（CA）表明棘刺葡萄球菌在苏丹地区使用最广泛（20种用途）。约有73％的举报者以刺St作为食物，68％的人以作药。最有价值的器官是水果，树叶，树皮和种子。对马兜铃的主要威胁是人类活动，而不是气候因素。宗教和文化价值是当地社区保护该物种的主要策略。贝宁充分认识到马刺的价值，而当地知识则取决于特定的气候区，种族，学习水平和性别。