Masoala madagascariensis Jum.

A solitary palm. It grows 3-10 m tall. The trunk is 30-35 m across. The dense leaf crown forms a half circle. It has the appearance of a feather duster. There are 24 leaves which point upwards. The leaves are 3.3-4 m long. The leaf stalks are 60 cm long. The leaf stalk is often twisted near its base. The leaflets are 60 cm long. They are regularly spaced. They grow in a single flat plane. They are medium green and have a long point.

A tropical plant. It grows between 200-420 m altitude in Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest. It suits humid locations.