Bioluminiscentia Phosphoriflora, a rare protected species within Ethereal Petalachordata (20 related species), inhabits tropical rainforest canopies, standing 5-30 cm tall and weighing 15-50 g. Its complex corolla features overlapping, undulated petals fluorescing at 420-490 nm, chiefly blue with intense orange-red centers. Petal micro-textures enhance light diffusion. The slender stem supports multi-floral clusters amid lanceolate leaves exhibiting light-sensitive sway to optimize pollinator attraction. Bioluminescence arises from petal photocytes via enzymatic oxidation triggered nocturnally. Preferring warm (20-30°C), humid habitats, it facilitates nocturnal pollination by moths and beetles. Taxonomically, it belongs to genus Bioluminiscentia, family Ethereaceae, recognized for luminescent signaling and shade preference, playing a vital role in canopy biodiversity through specialized pollination and light-responsive biomechanics.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #347/1000
Owner
0x81974C1a09E53c5129c6e4f74E547fDa0Adf4D2D
ID#347
Rarity
LO:69%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
BIOLUMINISCENTIA PHOSPHORIFLORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
ETHEREAL PETALACHORDATA