Galaxifloris Luminarylis, from Latin 'galaxi' (galaxy), 'floris' (flower), and 'luminarylis' (luminous), is a rare tropical rainforest canopy herb 10–25 cm tall. It features delicate, translucent petals in an asymmetrical rosette, colored deep violet to purple with light-interacting striations. The flower's filamentous stamens have spherical orange-pink anthers radiating blue bioluminescence (400–480 nm), likely via luciferin-luciferase pathways. Slender, lightweight stems (0–10 g) support broad, iridescent net-veined leaves, adapting to shaded canopies. Native to humid 15–25°C microhabitats with filtered light and moisture, G. Luminarylis belongs to Nocturnalis Flora, genus Galaxifloris (200 species) sharing nocturnal bioluminescence. It relies on nocturnal pollinators attracted by light and scent, playing a key ecological role in nocturnal forest canopy biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #77/1000
Owner
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ID#77
Rarity
MID:50%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
GALAXIFLORIS LUMINARYLIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NOCTURNALIS FLORA