Solitary rattan climbing palm to 15m, scandent stem. Leaf sheaths with spines to 10mm x 5mm, flagellum to 2m long, leaves 1m long with 4-15 leaflets per side to 300mm x 50mm, spines on margins to 5mm long,m. Female spadix to 1.5m with spiny bracts. Beaked fruit 10mm diameter with straw-coloured scales.
Weaving, binding