Luminiflora Phosphorica, from Latin 'lumen' (light), 'flora' (flower), and 'phosphorica' (phosphorus-like glow), is a rare bioluminescent understory plant endemic to tropical rainforests. It features delicate, ruffled petals in radial symmetry, with translucent blue hues shifting to vibrant orange-red at the floral core where dense stamens cluster. Petal surfaces show intricate venation and translucency, enhancing light diffusion. Stems are slender, 5-30 cm tall. Bioluminescence emits blue light (450-495 nm), likely via luciferin-luciferase in floral tissues, intensifying near reproductive structures to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths. Thriving in shaded, humid microhabitats at 15-25°C, it prefers rich organic soil. Classified in Lunar Spectraeaceae, genus Luminiflora (10 related species), it is threatened due to habitat specificity and limited range, reflecting evolutionary specialization in tropical rainforests.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #710/1000
Owner
0xd5A06056701c7CFba12B1a384294148b9D2D8bCa
ID#710
Rarity
LO:72%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIFLORA PHOSPHORICA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUNAR SPECTRA