Monoecious erect or climbing thorny slender palm or cane. Pinnate leaves to 800mm long with flagellum 2m long. Leaflets to 150mm x 15mm. Male inflorescence with rachillae to 350mm long with 5-12 flowers each side. Female inflorescence to 200mm long with 5-8 rachillae eaxh side. 15mm long cream flowers, male & female. Berry to 15mm x 12mm.
Source of rattan cane used in furniture making, basketry. Young shoots, leaves & flesh of fruit edible