Family: Acanthaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Broad climate suitability (USDA Zones 9a-11)
  
• History of repeated introductions outside native range (e.g., California, Florida, Texas, Thailand, India, Micronesia)
  
• Shade tolerant
  
• Tolerates wide range of soil conditions (sand, loam, clay; acidic to slightly alkaline)
  
• Propagules likely dispersed unintentionally (e.g., via garden waste)
  
• Propagules dispersed intentionally as ornamental plant
  
• Tolerates mutilation / benefits from regrowth from roots

Low Risk Traits:

• No evidence of naturalization beyond native range
  
• No evidence of weediness (agricultural, environmental, or congeneric)
  
• No spines, thorns, or burrs
  
• No evidence of toxicity to animals or humans
  
• No evidence of prolific seed production (seed set infrequent in cultivation)
  
• No adaptations for wind, bird, animal, or gut dispersal (capsule with explosive dehiscence)