Family: Apocynaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Can grow in regions with arid tropical climates
  
• Spiny
  
• Spines and sap deter animal browsing
  
• Genus reportedly toxic
  
• Reproduces by seeds
  
• Seeds likely dispersed by wind and people

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of invasiveness or naturalization to date
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value
  
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil (may limit ability to escape)
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Reaches maturity in 4-5 years
  
• Seeds reported to rapidly lose viability