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BIOME LUMINA #464/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Phosphora Petalumis, named for its light-bearing illuminated petals, is a small bioluminescent flowering plant (10-25 cm) with semi-translucent, ruffled violet to indigo petals displaying orange pollen granules. The tubular, undulating corolla and filamentous stamens with bright orange anthers enhance its aquatic-like movement. Bioluminescence emits blue light (450-495 nm) via luciferin-luciferase in the petal epidermis, aiding visibility in tropical rainforest understories (5-20°C). Belonging to family Luminous Glacies, genus Phosphora, it occupies humid forest niches and relies on nocturnal pollinators attracted by its light and scent. Luminescence attracts pollinators and deters herbivores. Currently vulnerable, it requires conservation to protect its specialized habitat.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

SPECIES NAME

PHOSPHORA PETALUMIS

CLUSTER

LUMINOUS GLACIES

TYPE

BIOLUMINESCENT FLORA

LOCATION

TROPICAL RAINFOREST UNDERSTORY

STATUS

VULNERABLE

HEIGHT

10-25cm

WEIGHT

15-50g

Token

Contract: 0xB097...1C9D
Token ID: 464

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