👉 Cephalotrichum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America, where it grows on rocky hillsides and slopes. These small shrubs have distinctive dark green leaves that are covered in purple or white spots, making them look like a skull. In terms of biology, Cephalotrichum belongs to the order Asterales (also known as Asteraceae), which includes flowering plants such as roses, lilies, and orchids.