Phosphorflora Luminae, named from Latin ‘phosphor’ (light bearer) and ‘florae’ (flowers), is a rare bioluminescent species 15-30 cm tall with translucent, radially arranged petals featuring curved margins. Petals and ovate leaves display vein networks highlighted by iridescent golden dots—specialized photogenic cells emitting cool blue-green luminescence (470-530 nm). Slender yet sturdy stems support softly swaying floral clusters glowing in tropical rainforest understories (10-25°C). Belonging to genus Aurelia (family Petalinae, 40 species), its luciferin-based enzymatic bioluminescence in epidermal glands attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. Ecologically, it sustains nighttime pollination under shaded canopies and is a rare, protected species vital to rainforest biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #286/1000
Owner
0x3E1222318B0ba1e19878f29c96806f9A6A588904
ID#286
Rarity
LO:70%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
PHOSPHORFLORA LUMINAE
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AURELIA PETALINA