| Field notes | Climbing liana. Stem about 10 m long. Leafsheath encircling the stem for at least 65 cm, upper part of the leafsheath srmed with spines. Petiole 4 cm. Rachis 170 cm, the apicalmost 75 cm without pinnae, but armed with spines. N° of pinnae: 2 x 16, N° of i |