Florae Luminus, meaning 'light-bearing flower,' is a rare bioluminescent plant in the Aurelia Petalina cluster with delicate, translucent, broad ovate petals featuring smooth margins and luminescent glands emitting blue-green light (420-490 nm). Its slender stems and paired leaves exhibit subtle luminescent swaying, likely enhancing light dispersal in tropical rainforest understories (10-25°C). Weighing 10-50 g and 15-30 cm tall, it belongs to Aureliaceae, genus Aurelia, and attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. Bioluminescence results from enzymatic reactions in specialized intracellular compartments, aiding pollination and deterring herbivory. The species is rare, protected, and vital for understory biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #69/1000
Owner
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ID#69
Rarity
LO:52%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
FLORAE LUMINUS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AURELIA PETALINA