Borassus akeassii is a species of palm tree that is native to West Africa. It is a tall, solitary palm that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) in height. The trunk is straight and cylindrical, with a diameter of up to 60 cm (24 inches). The leaves are large and fan-shaped, with a length of up to 5 meters (16 feet) and a width of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet). The fruit is a large, round drupe that can measure up to 25 cm (10 inches) in diameter.