Family: Marantaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in Lyon Arboretum, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands; considered weedy in garden
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Broad elevation range
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Bird-dispersed seeds
  
• Reproduces vegetatively from rhizomes

Low Risk Traits:

• Potential ornamental value
  
• Unarmed
  
• No toxic properties reported