H.B. Pedersen 97613

Solitary understory palm. Stem with persistent leafbases, prostrate for 2.5 m and erect for 1.40 m, diam. 40 cm. 17 leaves, petiole 140 cm, rachis 530 cm, no. of pinnae: 2 x 88. With one interfoliar inflorescence. On swampy ground. Vernacular name: Yunchick (Achuar) – no uses according to informants. Informants: Carlos and Alfredo Mashient.