Igniflora Nocturnalis, meaning 'fire flower of the night,' is a rare bioluminescent species in the Nereid Petalus cluster, growing 20-40 cm tall. It features delicate, elliptic translucent petals in radial phyllotaxy on a slender stem, with greyish bases speckled with vibrant orange luminescent spots concentrated near the center. Bioluminescence (470-530 nm) arises from photogenic cells in the petal epidermis, peaking near reproductive organs to attract nocturnal pollinators in tropical rainforest canopies (15-30°C). Leaves are reduced, ovate, oppositely arranged, flexible, and weigh 15-50g, aiding scent dispersion. Taxonomically, it belongs to a rare, threatened family of ten luminescent species. It plays a vital role in nocturnal pollination, attracting moths and beetles with blue-green luminescent floral patterns, ensuring reproductive success in dense tropical habitats.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #401/1000
Owner
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ID#401
Rarity
MID:44%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
IGNIFLORA NOCTURNALIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NEREID PETALUS