Luminosa Petallum, from Latin for 'shining petal,' is a small (10-25 cm) bioluminescent understory flower with ruffled, translucent petals displaying a magenta-to-amber gradient arranged in overlapping whorls around a dense core. Supported by a slender, twisted green stem, it has sparse, lanceolate leaves with parallel venation. Native to shaded, moist tropical rainforests (15-30°C), it emits blue-cyan (420-490 nm) bioluminescence via photoproteins concentrated in floral tissues, producing a soft glow with sparkling strands from filamentous structures. This display likely attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. Part of the Nocturnalis Flora cluster, it is endangered and supports nighttime pollination, with gentle swaying enhancing pollen dispersal.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #571/1000
Owner
0x5c20B91f068F34681e0C583F2bfD7831D5589eA8
ID#571
Rarity
X-LO:97%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA PETALLUM
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTURNALIS FLORA