Because the combining form of brachys in Greek compound words is brachy-, Cassini later corrected the spelling to Brachycome.

Australian taxonomists still debate whether Cassini's corrected spelling is admissible under the rules of botanical nomenclature.

[2] One of the annual plains species, Brachyscome dichromosomatica, is remarkable for its low chromosome count.

They occupy rainy coastal and mountainous regions as well as dry central Australia.

[4] Some Brachyscome species, notably Brachyscome iberidifolia (Swan river daisy), are popular as easily cultivated ornamental plants for flower gardens, and many cultivars are bred for their form, foliage, and flowers.