The trunk of this species is erect and usually 2–3 m tall. Fronds are bipinnate, about 1.5 m in length, and form a sparse crown. The stipe bears blunt spines and scales towards the base.
This species' trunk stands erect and usually measures 2 to 3 meters in height. Its fronds are bipinnate, reaching approximately 1.5 meters in length, forming a sparse crown. The stipe bears blunt spines and scales towards its base.