This is a solitary palm that develops a tall, smooth, upright trunk that becomes grayish to whitish below and green toward the crown, often reaching impressive heights in mature specimens. The crownshaft is prominent and well-formed, typically pale yellow to light green, supporting a dense, rounded crown that gives the palm a full and balanced appearance. The leaves are pinnate, large, and leathery, with numerous regularly arranged leaflets that are green above and often whitish beneath, creating subtle contrast in shifting light. The inflorescence emerges below the crownshaft and branches widely, producing many slender flower-bearing stems that later develop into small, elongated fruits that ripen from green to black. The fruit is ellipsoid and relatively small, containing a single seed, and is produced in abundance in mature palms growing under ideal conditions. This species is the most widespread member of its genus, ranging from swamp forests to savannas.