Family: Acanthaceae

Schaueria calytricha is an erect perennial shrub native to rainforests of southeastern Brazil. Also known as Golden Plume, its yellow flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Cultivated as an ornamental, no reports of naturalization or invasiveness have been documented in the genus, although the ballistically dispersed seeds suggest local naturalization may be possible.

High Risk Traits:

• Grows and could spread in regions with tropical climates.
  
• Shade-tolerant.
  
• Reproduces by seeds.
  
• Seeds dispersed by explosive dehiscence and through intentional cultivation.
  
• Gaps in biological and ecological information may reduce accuracy of the risk prediction.

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of naturalization or invasiveness are documented in this species or in the genus.
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs).
  
• Limited seed production (4-seeded capsules).