Ceroxylon andicola is a species of palm tree that is native to the Andes mountain range in South America. It is commonly known as the "Andean wax palm" or simply the "wax palm". This tree can grow up to 60 meters tall and has a slender trunk covered in a waxy coating. Synonyms for Ceroxylon andicola include C. alpinum, C. andinum, C. huiciense, C. humboldtianum, and C. microcarpum. The wax palm is considered a symbol of Colombia and is an important part of the country's culture and biodiversity. It is also an endangered species due to deforestation and habitat loss.