Phosphora Petalum Iridescens, from Latin for 'light bearer' and 'iridescent petals,' is a rare bioluminescent herbaceous species in the Lunar Spectra cluster. It grows 15-30 cm tall with thin stems holding loosely clustered pentamerous flowers of five broad, translucent petals showing violet-lavender iridescence. Its central floral core emits radiant orange bioluminescence (450-495 nm) with scattered luminescent petal speckles, indicating luciferin-luciferase chemiluminescence adapted to 10-25°C tropical rainforest understories. The glow attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and bioluminescent beetles. Taxonomically, it belongs to family Luminaraceae, genus Phosphora (~200 species). Its gentle swaying aids pollen dispersal and flower exposure. Weighing 10-50 g, it contributes to rainforest pollination networks and is under ongoing study to clarify its ecological and physiological traits.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #229/1000
Owner
0xBD13D46a1a7C3C85EE5BEDa0D2c3f54c597b4710
ID#229
Rarity
MID:34%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
PHOSPHORA PETALUM IRIDESCENS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUNAR SPECTRA