Luminiflorus Ignis, meaning 'light-bearing flower of fire,' is a rare bioluminescent understory plant (10-25 cm) in the Petalum Glimmera cluster. It features radially symmetric flowers with elongated, undulated, orange-red petals spotted by luminescent droplets from glandular cells. The central dome-shaped stigma is surrounded by filamentous anthers rich in pollen. Its slender stem supports air-current-adapted inflorescences in tropical rainforests (15-30°C). Bioluminescence (470-530 nm, blue-green) arises from luciferin-luciferase reactions in epidermal and glandular tissues, aiding nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. Taxonomically allied with Petalum Glimmera’s 100 species, L. Ignis plays a vital ecological role via its vivid pigmentation, luminescent chemistry, and structural adaptations.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #504/1000
Owner
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ID#504
Rarity
MID:44%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIFLORUS IGNIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PETALUM GLIMMERA