The trunk of this plant is erect and slender, growing to 10 m in height. Fronds may be bi- or tripinnate and 2–3 m long. Dull brown scales cover the dull, dark stipe of this species.
This plant's trunk is upright and thin, reaching a height of 10 meters. Its fronds can be either bi- or tripinnate, measuring up to 2–3 meters in length. The stipe, which is the stalk supporting the frond, has dull brown scales.