Luminophyllus splendorae, named for its splendid light-emitting leaves or gills, is a bioluminescent fungal species in the Luminorialis Aurorae cluster. It features funnel-shaped fruiting bodies (10-25 cm) with wavy caps displaying a magenta-to-ochre gradient and densely packed, decurrent gills with fine ridges. The stout stipe is scaly and pale yellow-brown. Bioluminescence, produced via a luciferin-luciferase system, emits 470-530 nm light as a subtle glow on gills and cap margins, likely attracting spore dispersers. Found in tropical rainforest understories on decaying wood and leaf litter (10-25°C), it belongs to genus Luminophyllus, family Auroraceae, order Agaricales, among 20 related bioluminescent species. Spores disperse via wind from elevated fruiting bodies. Its extensive mycelium acts saprotrophically, recycling organic matter and supporting nutrient cycling. This rare yet stable species exemplifies morphological and ecological adaptation in bioluminescent fungi.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #715/1000
Owner
0x170032aF92EdF38c9bB1E51F28A503F124E26b3F
ID#715
Rarity
MID:45%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOPHYLLUS SPLENDORAE
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINORIALIS AURORAE