Momordica charantia - UF/IFAS Assessment - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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

Central, North

Caution

Assessment/reassessment currently in process. We are seeking expert input from land managers and scientists to complete our evaluation of this species. Your input is what allows the UF/IFAS Assessment to provide reliable, informed recommendations for the use of non-native plant species in the state of Florida.

Assessment Status: Complete