Biology:Xylomelum angustifolium
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Short description: Species of tree in the family Proteaceae endemic to Western Australia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Xylomelum |
| Species: | X. angustifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Xylomelum angustifolium Meisn.[1]
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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.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Xylomelum angustifolium". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?taxon_id=261794.
- ↑ Paczkowska, G.; Chapman, A. (2000). The Western Australian Flora. Wildflower Society of Western Australia: a descriptive catalogue. p. 505. ISBN 0-646-40243-9.
- ↑ T.D. Macfarlane (21 August 2008). "Xylomelum Sm.". Flora Base. Department of Environment and Conservation: Western Australian Herbarium. http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21326.
Wikidata ☰ Q8045464 entry
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