棯子木喺美國佛羅裏達州、夏威夷州同埋法屬波利尼西亞着列成入侵物種。因爲喺啲埞佢繁殖迅速，搶當地植物種羣啲棲息地。
It is listed as an invasive species in Florida, Hawaii and French Polynesia in the United States. Because in some places he reproduces rapidly, grabbing the habitat of local plant populations.