the leaves, pinnate, arranged in a crown at the apex of the stem, are 100–130 cm long, silvery-green to bluish-green in color, with a 15–26 cm long petiole. they are formed by numerous lanceolate, opposite, 15–19 cm long and 13–20 mm wide leaves, with a leathery consistency, inserted on the rachis with an angle of 45 °.