Luminophalia Ignis, from Latin meaning 'light bearer' and 'fire,' is a bioluminescent fungus endemic to tropical forest floors. It has an elongated, tapered cap with faint glowing pustules and defined gills beneath. The tall, slender stipe is translucent golden-yellow with glowing points, standing 5-25 cm tall and weighing 10-50 g. Its bioluminescence, emitting 470-530 nm blue-green light, involves a luciferin-luciferase system aiding nocturnal spore dispersal. Found on decaying organic matter in humid tropical soils (5-25°C), it is a saprotrophic decomposer. Taxonomically, it belongs to Aetherium Arborescens in Basidiomycota, related to Mycenaceae. Reproduction occurs via basidiospores dispersed by air currents. Its mycelium recycles nutrients, supporting forest biodiversity. Rare and studied, it enhances understanding of fungal bioluminescence and ecosystem dynamics.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #255/1000
Owner
0x6dE871e6E9d6271c701f0dc031e3a4CD35681264
ID#255
Rarity
HI:21%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOPHALIA IGNIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AETHERIUM ARBORESCENS