Xylomelum occidentaleCommon name: Woody Pear

Meaning of name: Xylomelum is from the Greek words xylon, meaning wood, and melon, meaning apple or fruit generally. Occidentale is from the Latin word occidentalis, meaning western.

Aboriginal name: Danja.

Aboriginal use: An infusion of the leaves and bark was used to relieve pain.

Distribution: Found from Wanneroo to Augusta.

Description: A large shrub or tree to 8 metres tall. The white flowers are produced from December to February.


