This is a solitary, understory fan palm with a slender, upright trunk that is typically obscured by persistent leaf bases in younger specimens. It lacks a crownshaft, with leaves emerging directly from the stem in a tight, elegant crown. The foliage consists of nearly circular to weakly costapalmate leaves, divided into numerous narrow, stiff segments that radiate symmetrically and give the palm a refined, pleated appearance. Inflorescences are interfoliar, arching to slightly drooping, and bear small, inconspicuous flowers typical of the genus. The fruits are globose to ovoid, ripening to orange or reddish tones and containing a single seed. This species remains rare in cultivation, largely confined to specialty collections due to its slow growth and specific cultural requirements.