Climbing palm to 2m. Stem sheaths with spines to 40mm x 5mm. Leaves to 2.75m with about 17 leaflets per side, longest to 550mm x 80mm. Inflorescence to 1m long with spines & bracts. Male rachillae to 25mm with dull brown flowers 7mm x 5mm. Female rachillae to 30mm, flowers 8mm x 6mm. Beaked brown fruit to 35mm x 30mm.
Fruit edible