Xerochrysum (syn. Bracteantha) is a genus of flowering plants native to Australia. It was described by Russian botanist Nikolai Tzvelev in 1990, preceding (and taking precedence over) Bracteantha which was described the following year.
Species
This genus and its species names were formerly included in Bracteantha and before that in Helichrysum.
As of September 2024 the authoritative Australian Plant Census recognises thirteen formally named species and five accepted species awaiting formal naming, description and publication:
Xerochrysum alpinum Paul G.Wilson – Tasmania
Xerochrysum bicolor (Lindl.) R.J.Bayer – Tasmania
Xerochrysum boreale Paul G.Wilson – WA, NT, Qld
Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev, strawflower or golden everlasting – NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, Qld, NT, WA
Xerochrysum collierianum A.M.Buchanan – Tasmania
Xerochrysum halmaturorum Paul G.Wilson – SA
Xerochrysum interiore Paul G.Wilson – WA, NT, SA
Xerochrysum macranthum Paul G.Wilson – WA
Xerochrysum macsweeneyorum T.L.Collins - NSW, Qld
Xerochrysum milliganii Paul G.Wilson – Tasmania
Xerochrysum palustre (Flann) R.J.Bayer, swamp everlasting, syn.: Bracteantha sp. aff. subundulata – Vic, Tas
Xerochrysum papillosum (Labill.) R.J.Bayer – Vic, Tas
Xerochrysum subundulatum (Sch.Bip.) R.J.Bayer, alpine everlasting or orange everlasting – NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sieber ex DC.) R.J.Bayer, sticky everlasting – NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic
Species provisionally named, described and accepted by the authoritative Australian Plant Name Index while awaiting formal publication
Xerochrysum sp. Glencoe (M.Gray 4401) NE Herbarium – Qld, NSW
Xerochrysum sp. Mt Merino [Lamington National Park] (S.T.Blake 22869) NE Herbarium – Qld, NSW
Xerochrysum sp. New England (L.M.Copeland 3731) NE Herbarium – NSW
Xerochrysum sp. North Stradbroke Island (L.Durrington 675) NE Herbarium – Qld, NSW
Xerochrysum sp. Point Lookout (I.R.Telford 12830) NE Herbarium – NSW
