Family: Malpighiaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Fallen fruit can create a mess
  
• Irritating hairs on leaves and petioles
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Tolerates many soil conditions (and potentially able to exploit many different habitat types)
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Reaches maturity in two years
  
• Seeds dispersed by birds

Low Risk Traits:

• Despite ability to spread, no negative impacts have been documented
  
• Edible fruit
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Requires specialized pollinators
  
• Seed set typically low