Climber. Leaves to 800mm long with sheath armed with spines 15mm long. Leaflets to 130mm x 20mm. Male inflorescence to 1m+ with rachillae to 20mm long, 8-10 flowers on each rachilla. Female inflorescence to 80mm long with rachillae to 50mm long. Short-beaked fruit to 13mm diameter.
Medicinal