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BIOME LUMINA #610/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Luminiflorus Auroralis, named from Latin 'luminis' (light) and 'florus' (flower), is a bioluminescent fungus with a radiant, floral-like fruiting body. It has a robust, irregularly ruffled cap with vivid orange-yellow hues and luminescent magenta-pink margins. The densely packed, slightly veined gills lie beneath the cap. The sturdy, lightweight stipe (10-25 cm) bears luminescent nodules enhancing its glow. Emitting light at 420-490 nm via a luciferin-luciferase reaction in hyphal tissues, it produces a blue-green glow. Found in tropical rainforest understories, it decomposes organic plant material, aiding nutrient cycling. Taxonomically in Luminispectra Chromagloria (order Agaricales), it disperses spores via air currents in 15-30°C. Its extensive mycelium supports forest health. Vulnerable due to habitat loss, L. Auroralis is ecologically vital within bioluminescent fungi diversity.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

SPECIES NAME