Luminosa Floranova, from Latin 'Luminosa' (glowing) and 'Floranova' (new flower), is a rare bioluminescent species in the Helios Petalate cluster. This delicate plant, 15-30 cm tall, has translucent, intricately veined petals with undulating margins, displaying warm golden-orange hues speckled with phosphorescent pigment for a sparkling effect in dim light. Its floral receptacle features dense filamentous stamens. Slender, semi-opaque stems support broad ovate leaves with fine venation. Bioluminescence occurs in the blue-green spectrum (470-530 nm) via luciferin-like cellular oscillations, producing rhythmic pulsations that attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths and bats in tropical rainforest canopies (15-25°C). As one of 10 related species, it plays a crucial role in enhancing nighttime pollination. Its rarity and threatened status reflect specialized habitat needs and coevolution with pollinators in low-light tropical ecosystems.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #310/1000
Owner
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ID#310
Rarity
LO:53%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA FLORANOVA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
HELIOS PETALATE