Florus Luminara, from Latin for flower and light-bearer, is a rare bioluminescent plant native to tropical rainforest canopies. It features intricately curled petals transitioning from warm orange to deep teal, with glandular trichomes enhancing blue-green (420-490 nm) light emission. Prominent stamens with bulbous anthers aid pollen transfer. Broad, undulating, teal-veined leaves contrast with the fiery flower, reflecting specialized pigments. Bioluminescence, likely from luciferin-like compounds and enzymes in glandular tissues, produces a soft glow on petal edges and leaf veins. Thriving in shaded, humid 10-25°C environments, it grows 30-50 cm tall and exhibits light-responsive swaying to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles. It belongs to the Aurora Clade with 20 related species and plays a vital role in nocturnal pollination and tropical canopy biodiversity.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #987/1000
Owner
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ID#987
Rarity
LO:52%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
FLORUS LUMINARA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
AURORA CLADE