Luminiscens Papilioflora, named for its glowing butterfly-like flowers, is a rare bioluminescent understory plant native to tropical rainforests. It grows up to 10 cm tall and under 5 g, with slender magenta to violet stems bearing small, cup-shaped flowers with finely veined, translucent petals arranged radially like butterfly wings. Bioluminescence occurs in the petals, emitting cool blue-green light (450-495 nm) via luciferin oxidation, attracting nocturnal pollinators. Leaves are minimal to reduce weight and enable swaying, enhancing visibility in low-light conditions. Classified in the Nocturnalis Flora cluster, it thrives in 0-15°C temperate microclimates beneath the canopy. Ecologically, it attracts night-flying insects for pollination through light and movement. As a protected species, it exemplifies evolutionary adaptation using bioluminescence in shaded tropical habitats.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #725/1000
Owner
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ID#725
Rarity
LO:56%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
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COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINISCENS PAPILIOFLORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTURNALIS FLORA