The area of Baranja is rich in fertile soil and characterized by great diversity of plant species of which many have medicinal properties and are used in medicine, cosmetics and nutrition. However, knowledge about the identification, collection and usage of medicinal plants among the local community in this area has been insufficiently investigated, so the questionnaire survey was conducted from June to September 2019. A total of 27 respondents from the area of the town of Beli Manastir and the suburbs of Šumarine, Šećerana and Luč participated in the research. The results showed that the respondents used a total of 44 plant taxa from 24 families, out of which the majority belongs to families Rosaceae, Asteraceae and Lamiaceae. Medicinal plants are most often used by respondents who are between 61 to 70 years old. Respondents collect a total of 43.2% of wild plants, while 56.8% are cultivated. Medicinal plants are most commonly used to treat and prevent respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular and neurological disorders, and for nutrition. Leaves and fruits are most commonly used, and among possible preparations, tea is most commonly prepared. All respondents stated that their parents or grandparents collected and cultivated many more medicinal plants and used them to prepare various tinctures, syrups or ointments. In order to preserve the knowledge about medicinal plants and encourage more frequent use, it is necessary to conduct additional research in other places in Baranja.