Family: Meliaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized beyond native range (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, O'ahu, potentially naturalizing on Kaua'i, Maui and Hawai'i island).
  
• Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions (pH up to ~8.5).
  
• Congeneric weed (other Swietenia species are invasive).
  
• Self-compatible (can set high quantities of seed via self-pollination).
  
• Hybridizes naturally with other Swietenia species.
  
• Seeds dispersed by wind.

Low Risk Traits:

• Shade intolerant (seedlings require light).
  
• No spines, thorns, or burrs.
  
• Not allelopathic, parasitic, or toxic to animals (used as fodder).
  
• No evidence of vegetative fragmentation (propagated by seed).
  
• Long time to first flowering/fruiting (12-13 years).
  
• Seeds not transported by animals.
  
• No evidence of seed bank persistence (>1 year).