👉 In the context of biology, a cyclanthale is a group of plants that belong to the family Cyclanthaceae. These plants are characterized by their distinctive leaves with a single leaflet (also known as a "papilla") on each side, which is arranged in a cleft along the stem. The leaves are typically larger and more densely packed than those of other plants in the same family. Cyclanthales plants have several interesting characteristics that distinguish them from other plant families: