Climbing palm to 10m+. Leaf sheaths armed with lax spines to 6mm x 6mm. Leaves to 2m with 35-40 leaflets per side, leaflets to 300m x 13mm. Inflorescence to 6m with spiny bracts. Female rachillae to 150mm x 2mm, Beaked pale cream fruit to 7mm diameter.
Used for weaving baskets