Climbing palm to 7m. Leaf sheaths covered with bristles to 20mm long. Leaves to 2m long, leaflets to 250mm x 12mm. Female spadix with primary spathes to 70mm x 20mm. Lowest spikelet 80mm long with 12-14 flowers each side, female flowers 4mm x 1.5mm. Yellowish beaked fruit 7mm diameter.
Basketry, edible fruit