Luminomyces Caelestis, named from Latin 'lumen' (light) and 'caelestis' (heavenly), is a bioluminescent fungus native to tropical cloud forests. It has a fleshy, convex to broadly umbonate cap up to 10 cm tall with iridescent blue luminescence. The gilled lamellae feature softly glowing edges, and the robust cylindrical stipe shows subtle bioluminescent mycelial strands. Emitting blue light (450-495 nm) via a luciferin-luciferase reaction, especially at the cap margin and gills, it thrives in cool (10-20°C), shaded montane habitats, decomposing lignocellulosic matter as a saprotroph. Classified in Agaricales, genus Luminomyces, it relates to 30 species in a rare protected group. Phototropic growth enhances spore dispersal, while its mycelium aids nutrient cycling, underscoring its ecological and conservation importance.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #18/1000
Owner
0x714ba1E9016BC1FD3C7EE11D341271272327F316
ID#18
Rarity
MID:26%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOMYCES CAELESTIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
GALACTIC MYCELIUM