Coarse climbing palm. Fronds to 1.5m long, green spiny sheaths, terminal cirrus as long or longer than leaf. 14 leaflets, largest to 450mm x 100mm. Female spadix to 1.2m long with spathes to 200mm long, 5-7 spikelets each side with 12-14 flowers. Axillary infrutescence to 1.2m long, green spathes with recurved spines, pale green fruits to 13mm across.