Claim: Plectocephalus belongs to the Cynareae tribe of the Asteraceae family, commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family.
Evidence: Tribe: Cynareae Family: Asteraceae Asteraceae or Compositae (commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family), is a very large and widespread family of flowering plants (Angiospermae).