Family: Arecaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Fleshy-fruits adapted for bird and mammal dispersal
  
• Suckering palm, may be able to spread vegetatively
  
• Intentionally spread by people
  
• Ecology and biology not well studied. Behavior in a new environment may therefore be difficult to predict.

Low Risk Traits:

• Not reported to be naturalized or invasive in other locations
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Seeds unlikely to be accidentally dispersed