Family: Verbenaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Suitable for tropical/subtropical climates
  
• Naturalized outside native range
  
• History of repeated introductions (Florida, Hawaii, California, New Zealand)
  
• Climbing, smothering growth habit (woody vine)
  
• Tolerates wide range of soil conditions
  
• Produces viable seed
  
• Reproduces vegetatively (cuttings, root suckers)
  
• Seeds dispersed intentionally by people

Low Risk Traits:

• Not known to be invasive
  
• No weedy races reported
  
• No spines, thorns, or burrs
  
• No toxicity or allergenic properties
  
• Fruit infrequently formed (low seed production)
  
• No evidence of wind, water, or animal dispersal