Raphia regalis Becc.

Small, almost stemless palm; stems when present about 1 m long, with leaves extremely long, to 20-25 m, erect on emergence and slightly arching when mature; leaflets to 180 on each side of rachis; inflorescences erect, to 3 m long; fruits variable in size and shape, 4.5-9.5 cm long and 2-4.5 cm in diameter, ovoid but more narrow towards the base, with a somewhat curved form, covered by reddish-brown scales.