Noctilucus Petalum Veridis, a rare stable species in the Nereid Petalus cluster of ten, is a bioluminescent plant reaching 10–25 cm and weighing up to 15 g. It has translucent, undulated petals with soft blue hues and a vivid internal orange glow from the reproductive core, emitting bioluminescence at 450–495 nm (blue spectrum). Petals’ fine maculations scatter light, enhancing luminescence. Delicate leaves with faint venation support subtle movement for pollinator attraction. Sturdy, flexible stems enable survival in tropical rainforests at 15–25°C. Belonging to a family adapted for nocturnal light, its luciferase-based mechanism attracts moths and bats, providing nocturnal nectar and supporting canopy biodiversity. This species exemplifies evolved light-based pollinator signaling in tropical bioluminescent flora.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #953/1000
Owner
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ID#953
Rarity
X-LO:83%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
NOCTILUCUS PETALUM VERIDIS
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
NEREID PETALUS