Luminoflora Nocturnalis, meaning 'light flower' and 'night-dwelling,' is a bioluminescent plant endemic to tropical rainforest understories. This 15-30 cm tall, 15 g flowering species has translucent petals with 5-7 lobes emitting blue-green light (420-490 nm) and a golden-orange glow around its stamens and pistil. Its slender stems bear ovate, soft leaves adapted to low-light environments. Bioluminescence results from luciferin-luciferase reactions in petals to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. Thriving at 15-30°C in humid, shaded conditions, it contributes to understory biodiversity. Classified in the Noctiflorae Phantasm cluster, this vulnerable species highlights conservation needs amid deforestation and climate change.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #151/1000
Owner
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ID#151
Rarity
LO:67%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOFLORA NOCTURNALIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTIFLORAE PHANTASM