Lofty palm about 20m in height growing in clump in evergreen forest by stream (also near sea). Circumference of stem 40cm. Armed flat spines. Sheath 65cm long. Petiole 30cm. Blade 2.80m with 66 pair of pinnae. Stems make very durable house posts particularly for immersion in sea water
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