Family: Arecaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized on Oahu, Hawaiian Islands
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Petioles are armed with long spines
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Tolerates many soil types
  
• May form dense clumps that could exclude other vegetation
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Can produce suckers
  
• Fleshy-fruited with bird-dispersed seeds

Low Risk Traits:

• Non-toxic
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Used as a barrier plant
  
• Leaves used for wrapping vegetables in native range
  
• Slow-growing