Family: Sapotaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Elevation range may possibly exceed 1000 m, demonstrating environmental versatility
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Naturalized on Oahu, Hawaiian Islands and Réunion Island
  
• Sawdust is irritating to nose and throat
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Seeds dispersed by birds, mammals and intentionally by people
  
• Able to resprout after fires

Low Risk Traits:

• Despite naturalization, no negative impacts reported to date
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Provides fodder for livestock
  
• Ornamental and shade tree
  
• Does not self-pollinate
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Slow growing, and reaches maturity in 11-20 years
  
• Relatively large fruit and seeds unlikely to be accidentally dispersed
  
• Seeds lose viability quickly and are unlikely to form a persistent seed bank