Luminosa Floralae, from Latin ‘luminosa’ (light-bearing) and ‘floralae’ (flowered), is a bioluminescent flowering species with intricate, undulating petals displaying vivid blue edges fading into luminescent orange-red centers. Its complex corolla features overlapping, ruffled petals with microtextured surfaces that enhance light diffusion and water retention. Supported by slender, flexible stems, it inhabits tropical rainforest understories at 15-25°C. Bioluminescence occurs in the blue-green spectrum (450–495 nm) via luciferin-based photoproteins along petal margins and veins. Taxonomically, it belongs to the Petalum Glimmera cluster within a family of ~100 bioluminescent species. The plant uses nocturnal pollination to attract night-active insects, promoting gene flow and supporting nocturnal biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #76/1000
Owner
0x257Aa423629564b0dde4C4B188EF7b7717B6F55d
ID#76
Rarity
LO:73%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINOSA FLORALAE
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PETALUM GLIMMERA