Luminosa Petalora, from Latin 'luminosa' (luminous) and 'petalora' (petals), is a bioluminescent understory flora endemic to tropical rainforests. It grows 10-25 cm tall, weighing 15-50 g, with densely clustered flowers featuring deep violet, ruffled petals edged with vivid orange bioluminescence glowing at 450-495 nm. Luminescence, produced by luciferin-luciferase reactions along petal edges and reproductive parts, aids nocturnal visibility. The slender stems bear spirally arranged ovate leaves that sway to optimize light diffusion. Thriving in shaded, humid environments at 15-25°C, it attracts moths and beetles within its 'Lunar Spectra' cluster. Part of genus Petalora (family Lumiflorae) with 40 species, L. Petalora is endangered, specialized for rainforest understories to enhance pollination in low light.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #113/1000
Owner
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ID#113
Rarity
X-LO:82%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA PETALORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUNAR SPECTRA