Robust plant 1.5-3.0 m or more tall, stem somewhat stout; leaf sheath usually open at throat, margin free; lamina 5-12 mm broad. Flowering stem equal or somewhat smaller than the leaves; male and female flowers separated; staminate spike covered with pointed or linear hairs, hairs often laciniate at apex; covered with bracts; apiculate, translucent; pollens usually free; female spikes with c. 1 mm long peduncles; stigma linear and usually equal to the hairs and bracts.

Fl. Per.: Most of the year.

Type: Described from the Dominican Republic.

Distribution: Pantropical.