Lumen Phyllifera, from Latin meaning light and leaf-bearing, is a rare bioluminescent plant of the Celestiflorae Petaloid cluster, endemic to tropical rainforest understories. It grows 0-10 cm tall with delicate, translucent petals arranged in overlapping spirals, featuring mesh-like venation that emits blue-violet light (450-495 nm). Its slender, flexible stem aids pollen dispersal via swaying. Veined leaves enhance its nocturnal bioluminescence, likely produced by luciferin-luciferase in petal and leaf cells. This faint glow attracts specialized nocturnal moth pollinators. Thriving in warm, humid 20-30°C filtered canopy light, it supports nocturnal food webs. The genus has ten rare protected species. Lumen Phyllifera’s glow aids reproduction and serves as a sentinel for rainforest health.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #216/1000
Owner
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ID#216
Rarity
X-LO:96%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMEN PHYLLIFERA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
CELESTIFLORAE PETALOID