Family: Lamiaceae

Petraeovitex bambusetorum (nong noch vine, cascades of gold) is a vine native to Borneo, Malaysia. It is a very rare plant occasionally sold for ornamental purposes. Although there is no evidence of it being naturalized beyond its native range, this plant is capable of growing aggressively as a vine and could smother other plants. Information about nong noch vine is sparse, which may limit accuracy of risk prediction.

High Risk Traits:

• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Climbing and potentially smothering growth habit
  
• Tolerates many soil types
  
• Reproduces by wind-dispersed seeds
  
• Described as an aggressive vine that tolerates repeated pruning
  
• Gaps in biological and ecological information may limit accuracy of risk prediction

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of invasiveness or naturalization, but no evidence of widespread introduction or cultivation outside native range
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Reported to grow better in high light environments (dense shade may inhibit spread)