Xylomelum scottianum is a shrub or small tree in the woody pear genus of the family Proteaceae that is commonly known as the northern woody pear.

endemic to Australia, it is widespread in dry areas of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, and on Thursday Island in Torres Strait.

It is common on sandy soils in open forests, at altitudes of up to 440 m above sea level.

It was used medicinally by the Aboriginal people, as an infusion of the bark and leaves, drunk to relieve internal pain.

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