This is a solitary, large-growing palm with a stout, columnar trunk that can reach impressive heights and is often marked by old leaf bases in younger specimens before becoming cleaner with age. It has a dense, full crown of long, arching pinnate leaves with a slightly plumose appearance, giving the canopy a soft, feathery texture. The leaves are deep green and robust, with thick petioles that contribute to its bold, tropical look. Its inflorescences emerge among the leaves and are branched, producing both male and female flowers on the same plant. The fruit are large, oval to ellipsoid drupes with a fibrous husk, typically containing oil-rich seeds that are important ecologically and historically. Native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, this species is considered relatively uncommon in cultivation despite its strong ornamental potential.