In Colombia it is a thick and very hard wood club. It was used by the Indians as a weapon of war. In Colombia it is also a type of palm that is used to make rods for ornamentation and crafts. Its scientific name is Wettinia kalbreyeri of the family Arecaceae. It is currently a banned species. La palma macana is only found in cold climates in Colombia and Ecuador.
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