Tendril climber to 6m with caudex to 400mm diamete, tendrils to 250mm long. Grey-pubescent leaves to 300mm x 170mm, dentate margins. Dioecious greenish-white to cream or yellow flowers, male inflorescence to 150mm long with bracts to 15mm long, flower 8mm diameter. Female inflorescence of 1-3 flowers with bracts, flowers similar size to male. Orange hairy fruit to 45mm diameter in groups of 1-3, persistent bracts.