Family: Heliconiaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Congeneric weeds exist (H. psittseorum, H. bihai)
  
• Shade tolerant
  
• Reproduces via rhizomes (vegetative fragmentation)
  
• Bird-dispersed seeds
  
• Controllable by herbicides (but implies potential persistence)

Low Risk Traits:

• No spines, thorns, or toxins
  
• No fire hazard
  
• Narrow soil preference
  
• Low seed production (1–3 seeds/drupe)