Xylomelum angustifolium
Species of tree endemic to Western Australia
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Xylomelum angustifolium, the sandplain woody pear, is a tree species in the family Proteaceae, endemic to Western Australia. A mature Xylomelum angustifolium grows from 2 to 7 metres (6.6 to 23 ft), though trees up to 10 m (33 ft) have been observed. Produces cream flowers between December and February though flowering can commence as early as September in its northern range.[2][3]
| Sandplain woody pear | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Xylomelum |
| Species: | X. angustifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylomelum angustifolium | |