| Field notes | Stem ca 7 m tall, smooth. Diam. of stem at the base ca 10 cm and 14 cm in the central part. Stems single. Total no. of mature leaves ca 8. Total length of leaves ca 2.5 m. Length of petiole less than 50 cm. Inflorescence pendent. Upper part of stem formed by sheaths, ca 1.5 m long, bluish green. Ca 10 stilt roots at the base of stem. Common. |