Parthenium: ABSTRACT Parthenium hysterophorus L

ABSTRACT Parthenium hysterophorus L., commonly known as carrot weed or congress grass in India has been considered as one of the worst weeds responsible for causing health problems in men and animals besides loss to crop productivity and plant biodiversity. The weed has infested about 35 million hectares of land in India since its first notice in 1955. Now it has become one of the main weeds in almost all types of agricultural lands besides infesting wasteland, community land, road and ... Parthenium is a widespread and invasive weed that causes economic and environmental losses in many countries. This article reviews its biological attributes, spread, menace and management approaches in different agro-ecosystems, especially in India. This datasheet on Parthenium hysterophorus covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental ... Parthenium ( Partheniumhysterophorus L.) also known as star weed, carrot weed, white cap, white top, etc. has been found growing naturally since centuries in Mexico, North and South America, Australia, China, Pacific islands, East and South Africa and Canada.