Phosphoralia Luminaflora, named for its light-bearing floral traits, is a rare, stable species of Luminous Petalaceae reaching 10-30 cm. Thriving in tropical rainforest canopies at 5-15°C, it features a large, translucent main bloom with ruffled pale blue petals emitting cool bioluminescence (450-495 nm), surrounded by clusters of smaller bell-shaped orange flowers with warm luminance. Its semi-transparent petals contain pigmented cells enhancing light diffusion. The slender, resilient stem aids pollen dispersal via canopy air currents. Bioluminescence arises from luciferin-luciferase reactions in petal and stamen tissues, producing ambient light and pulsating patterns to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats. This species supports nocturnal pollination and unique biotic lightscapes in its niche and belongs to a genus of 20 species known for ethereal glow and specialized pollination.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #855/1000
Owner
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ID#855
Rarity
MID:33%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
PHOSPHORALIA LUMINAFLORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINOUS PETALACEAE