Flora Luminaris Aurelia, a bioluminescent flowering species named for its golden light, grows 15-30 cm tall with velvety, curled petals showing a magenta-to-golden yellow gradient and glandular trichomes. Its vivid yellow reproductive column contrasts with petals. Robust, slender stems support dense foliage adapted to tropical rainforest canopies. Bioluminescence occurs at 470-530 nm (turquoise to greenish-blue) via luciferin-luciferase enzymes in specialized petal epidermal cells, aiding nocturnal signaling. Blooming primarily at night, it attracts moths and nocturnal pollinators through light and scent. Occupying warm, humid habitats (15-30°C), it supports canopy biodiversity. Taxonomically, it belongs to a rare genus of 10 noctifloral species and is strictly protected. Its luminescence and morphology reflect evolved low-light pollination strategies.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #27/1000
Owner
0xC3C221aB225ef8c7d83377Ccc513c8284DBB4d86
ID#27
Rarity
LO:58%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
FLORA LUMINARIS AURELIA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTIFLORAL ANTHOPHYTES