Slender clustering rattan climbing palm to 8m. Leaf sheaths armed with spiculae to 2mm long. Leaf to 1.5m long with prickles to 4mm both surfaces, 4-6 leaflets per side, largest to 250mm x 110mm. Inflorescences to 310mm x 65mm. Staminate flowers with calyx to 0.75mm long & corolla to 3mm long split into 3 lobes 3mm x 1.25mm. Chestnut-brown fruit 15mm diameter.