Buneko

Nepali name: Chiuri
Common name: Indian Butter Tree
Scientific name: Diploknema butyracea
Family: Sapotaceae
Location: Shanti Ban, Pokhara

Fruits start sprouting in March and April
Uses: Ghee obtained from the fruits are used in cooking, lamps, preparing lotions etc. Fruits are also used for alcoholic distillation

A Nepali tribe; Chepang is highly bonded with this tree as they consider the tree as parental property and even give as dowry to the married daughters.