Luminosa Florspectra, from Latin 'luminosa' (luminous) and 'florspectra' (spectrum of light emitted by flowers), is a rare, stable bioluminescent flowering plant native to tropical forest floors. It belongs to the Aurelia Petalina cluster within the family Aureliaceae, genus Luminosa, which includes 10 species with similar bioluminescent traits. The plant features translucent, finely veined petals arranged radially in rosette clusters 15-30 cm tall, broad ovate leaves with wavy margins, and luminescent cells giving an ethereal glow under low light. Bioluminescence occurs via luciferin-luciferase reactions in epidermal cells, emitting cool blue to green light (470-530 nm). This likely attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. It thrives in shaded, humid 10-25°C environments, enhancing pollination and possibly deterring herbivory on the forest floor.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #375/1000
Owner
0xE4c8335467ce3b1854dd828f14bBB33aA4771818
ID#375
Rarity
X-LO:84%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA FLORSPECTRA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AURELIA PETALINA