**3. Geographical distribution**

U. picta is widely distributed throughout India [2]. It is commonly found in dry grasslands, growing densely and producing poorly viable seeds and it also extend upto Tarai Region of the Himalayas [9]. Apart from India it can also be found in various parts of Asia including China, Japan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan and Nepal. The plant is also found in regions of Africa like Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Congo, South Africa, Queensland Australia [10], and in Philippines, Malaysia [3].
