See text 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.

[1][2] This genus and its species names were formerly included in Bracteantha and before that in Helichrysum.

As of September 2024[update] the authoritative Australian Plant Census recognises thirteen formally named species and five accepted species awaiting formal naming, description and publication:[3] A large scale molecular study conducted in 2022 expands the number of Xerochrysum species to 24, but as of 2024 has not been used for the Australian Plant Census.