Solitary fan-leafed palm to 14 m tall, 30 cm diameter. Crown rounded with c. 40 leaves. Blade semi-circular to diamond shaped, 90-180 cm wide on a stout petiole 90-120 cm long, covered with scurfy white was coating. Inflorescence 60-90 cm long, much branched and bear small yellow flowers. Fruits globose, 13 mm across, glossy black when ripe.