Xylomelum angustifolium

{{short description|Species of tree in the family Proteaceae 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, though trees up to 10m have been observed. Produces cream flowers between December and February though flowering can commence as early as September in its northern range.{{cite book|author1=Paczkowska, G. |author2=Chapman, A. |title=The Western Australian Flora|publisher=Wildflower Society of Western Australia: a descriptive catalogue|year=2000|page=505|isbn=0-646-40243-9}}{{cite web|url=http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21326|title=Xylomelum Sm. |last=T.D. Macfarlane|date=21 August 2008|work=Flora Base|publisher=Department of Environment and Conservation: Western Australian Herbarium|access-date=2008-09-04}}

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angustifolium

Category:Proteales of Australia

Category:Trees of Australia

Category:Trees of Mediterranean climate

Category:Eudicots of Western Australia

Category:Endemic flora of Western Australia

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