Spiny rattan palm to 20m+, spines to 40mm long. Leaf-sheath densely armed with spines to 40mm long. Leaflets to 500mm x 25mm. Male inflorescence with spines to 10mm long, rachilla to 40mm long. Female inflorescence inflorescence to 180mm long, rachilla to 60mm long. Fruit to 10mm x 8mm in 21 vertical rows, maturing yellowish-white.
Furniture, house construction, thatching