Family: Arecaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in Tahiti and possibly Guam (but may be native to this island)
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Possible environmental weed in Guam (may be excluding or outcompeting native vegetation)
  
• Form dense stand in Guam
  
• Tolerates many soil conditions (and potentially able to exploit many different habitat types)
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Fleshy-fruits adapted for bird and mammal dispersal

Low Risk Traits:

• Will only grow in warm, tropical climates
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Edible seed sometimes used as a substitute for betelnut
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Slow growing for 3-4 years. Unlikely to reach maturity until after 4 years.