Xylomelum pyriforme is a species of plant that belongs to the family Proteaceae. It is also known by several other names, including pear-fruited mallee, sugarwood, and wooden pear. The name "pear-fruited mallee" refers to its pear-shaped fruit and the fact that it grows as a mallee - a type of eucalyptus tree with several stems arising from a single base. "Sugarwood" refers to the sweet sap that can be extracted from the tree, while "wooden pear" is a descriptive name that emphasizes the unusual shape of its fruit. These various names reflect the different qualities and characteristics of Xylomelum pyriforme.