Family: Begoniaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Elevation range exceeds 1000 m, demonstrating environmental versatility
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Naturalized on Hawaii Island and Puerto Rico
  
• Other Begonia species have become invasive
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• May form dense stands in native range
  
• Reproduces by seeds and vegetatively by rhizomes
  
• Hybridizes with other Begonia species
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Seeds dispersed by wind, possibly water and intentionally by people

Low Risk Traits:

• Despite naturalization, negative impacts have not been documented to date
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Ornamental
  
• Herbicides may be able to effectively control this plant