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BIOME LUMINA #605/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Luminiflora Aurealis, meaning light-bearing golden flower, is a bioluminescent species in the Noctiluca Arboreal cluster. It grows 10-25 cm tall with translucent, undulating petals showing a pale blue to soft orange gradient, covered in glandular dots emitting 470-530 nm light, visible as teal-green hues. Petals have orange ventral veining and radial symmetry highlighting central reproductive globular anthers on slender filaments. Semi-transparent, finely textured leaves and a slender, flexible stem enable light-responsive movements, aiding nocturnal signaling. Native to temperate forest understories (15-25°C), it serves as a nocturnal beacon for moth and bioluminescent beetle pollinators. Classified in a distinct genus within a specialized luminescent flora family, it is endangered due to habitat specificity and limited species (10 known). Pollination is primarily entomophilous, relying on light cues in dim environments.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

SPECIES NAME