musta :

Geographical distribution:

It is extensively distributed due to its ability to adapt wide range of soil types, temperatures, soil pH, altitudes and moisture levels.

This plant grows in small clumps up to 100cm high.

It is the native of India.

Mustaka is found mostly all over the India, also in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, southern and central Europe.

ECOLOGICAL ASPECT:

It is a major weed near cultivated crops and in. It is encouraged by frequent cultivation and grows best in moist fertile soils. It doesnt grow well in the shade. Prevalent in disturbed areas and lawns. Very persistent once established.

Plant conservation:

Its existence in a field significantly reduces crop yield, both because it is a tough competitor for ground resources, and because it is allelopathic, the roots releasing substances harmful to other plants

status - least concern