Momordica charantia
- Common NamesBalsampear, wild balsam-apple
- SynonymsNo known synonyms
- FamilyCucurbitaceae
- Conclusions by Zone
Central, North, South
High Invasion Risk
Species evaluated with the Predictive Tool:
Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years.
In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group.This species was also evaluated using the Status Assessment. We present these results in conjunction with evaluation completed with either the Predictive Tool, ITP, or the legal status of the species in Florida.
UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.
Assessment Status: Complete
South
Invasive (No Uses)
Assessment Status: Complete
- Growth HabitForb/Herb, Vine
- OriginAfrica, Asia Tropical, Australasia, Pacific
- Tool UsedPredictive Tool
- Predictive Tool Score19
- Assessment Dates2014
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