Illuminotria Phosphorpetalis, named from Latin roots indicating 'threefold light-bearing petals,' is a bioluminescent plant 30-50 cm tall with a solitary erect stem bearing an intricate inflorescence of elongated, curled petals arranged in multiple whorls. Petals show a gradient from deep red to cobalt blue with iridescent veining, reflecting light within 420-490 nm. Narrow, translucent, ribbon-like leaves with parallel venation emerge along the stem, moving gently in tropical rainforest canopy. Thriving in humid 15-25°C environments, it belongs to the Nocturnalis Flora cluster related to 40 species with nocturnal luminescence. Bioluminescence arises from luciferin-luciferase reactions in petal tissues, producing cold light to attract moths and beetles, facilitating mutualistic nighttime pollination. Floral movement aids scent and pollen dispersal, enhancing reproductive success.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #726/1000
Owner
0x073f6698290482Cac276E779D9212a3FE4f3955e
ID#726
Rarity
X-LO:88%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
ILLUMINOTRIA PHOSPHORPETALIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTURNALIS FLORA