What is "chrysocephalum"

Chrysocephalum, known by the common name everlastings for their long life as cut flowers, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. There are six species, all of which were formerly classified under other genera ( Helichrysum, Helipterum and Leptorhynchos).

All the species are endemic to Australia.

1. Chrysocephalum apiculatum ( Labill.) Steetz - common everlasting, yellow buttons
2. Chrysocephalum baxteri (A.Cunn. ex DC.) Anderb.
3. Chrysocephalum eremaeum ( Haegi) Anderb.
4. Chrysocephalum pterochaetum F.Muell. - perennial sunray
5. Chrysocephalum puteale ( S.Moore) Paul G.Wilson
6. Chrysocephalum semipapposum ( Labill.) Steetz - clustered everlasting, yellow buttons
7. Chrysocephalum sericeum Paul G.Wilson
8. Chrysocephalum serpens J.Everett
9. Chrysocephalum vitellinum Paul G.Wilson