Family: Arecaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Thrives in sub-tropical climates
  
• Broad climate suitability
  
• Related species have naturalized or become invasive
  
• Fleshy-fruits presumably adapted for dispersal by birds and other frugivorous animals

Low Risk Traits:

• No records of naturalization or invasiveness elsewhere
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Relatively slow growth rate and long time to maturity
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Seeds may be recalcitrant and limit the ability of forming a soil seed bank