B. bergmann 97826

Solitary palm. Stem 20 cm long, diam 1 cm, green, rough from numerous leafscars. Leaves 6; sheath 17 cm long; petiole 13 cm long; rachis 28 cm long; lamina entire, 43 cm long, apex bifid. Inflorescences several per node, spicate, interfoliar; peduncle 17 cm long; spike 11 cm long, green. According to Sr. Ernesto Tseremp the inflorescences of this palm is used by the shuar females as perfume. NV (shuar) Yaun