Family: Dilleniaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Persistent in Puerto Rico, otherwise not reported to be naturalized elsewhere
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Elevation range from 0-1100 m
  
• Related species invasive
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Fruits consumed and seeds dispersed by mammals
  
• Fruit water dispersed
  
• Ability to coppice

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of invasiveness elsewhere
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Fodder tree
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Edible fruit
  
• Reaches reproductive maturity in 8-10 years
  
• Large fruit unlikely to be inadvertently dispersed