Luminiflora Incandescens, from Latin ‘glowing flower,’ is a unique aquatic plant of the Nebulorb Gloriosa cluster, reaching 10 cm and 15 g. It features translucent, blue-toned petals with orange luminescent speckles, arranged radially around dense stamens forming an open cup shape. Emitting 470-530 nm light via luciferase in petals and stamens, it thrives in 5-15°C nutrient-rich, low-light hydrothermal vent currents, adapting to gentle aquatic movements. Ecologically, it provides luminous cues for nocturnal pollinators like marine microorganisms and bioluminescent insects. Taxonomically, it belongs to a genus within an extreme marine-adapted, luminescent family. Its vulnerable status underscores hydrothermal vent ecosystem conservation importance.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #858/1000
Owner
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ID#858
Rarity
HI:16%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIFLORA INCANDESCENS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NEBULORB GLORIOSA