Family: Meliaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Possibly Naturalized
- Thrives in tropical climates
- Peel may be toxic
- Shade-tolerant
- Seeds can develop apomictically
- Fruit consumed and seeds dispersed by birds and mammals, including people
Low Risk Traits:
- Despite potential naturalization, no negative impacts have been documented
- Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
- Edible fruit
- Medicinal properties
- Long time to reproductive maturity (8+ years)
- Landscaping and ornamental value
- Seeds lose viability quickly (no seed bank)