Family: Moraceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in Samoa, Puerto Rico, Australia, Tanzania, French Polynesia, Singapore
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Environmental weed in American Samoa, invading intact rainforest and competing with native plants. Regarded as a potential environmental weed in other locations.
  
• Tolerates many soil conditions
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Seeds are bird and mammal dispersed
  
• Prolific seed production

Low Risk Traits:

• May be limited to lower elevations
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Prefers full sun and more open habitats
  
• May require thrips for pollination
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Reaches reproductive maturity in >4 years
  
• No evidence of vegetative spread