Family: Arecaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in French Polynesia
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Armed toward the base with small, curved teeth
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Fleshy-fruited with bird-dispersed seeds

Low Risk Traits:

• Non-toxic
  
• Requires shade, moisture, and high humidity (will not thrive in all habitat types)
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Slow-growing and small-statured