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BIOME LUMINA #676/1000

Collection

DATALAND - BIOME LUMINA v2

Creator

REFIK ANADOL

Description

Phosphoflora Aurelius, named from Latin for 'light-bearer' and 'golden,' is a radiant bioluminescent species in the Luminous Petalaceae family. Growing 15-30 cm tall and weighing 50-150 g, it inhabits tropical rainforest understories with low light. Its complex flowers have broad, translucent petals with blue-green to golden amber gradients and fine pollen. The central disk emits 470-530 nm blue-green light via a luciferase-based mechanism localized in floral tissues. Blooming nocturnally, it attracts moth and beetle pollinators. Thriving at 15-30°C in shaded, humid microhabitats, it contributes to rainforest pollination. Among 10 luminous species in its genus, P. Aurelius demonstrates evolutionary bioluminescent adaptation. As endangered, it underscores ecosystem fragility and the ecological role of bioluminescence in tropical plant-pollinator interactions.

Traits

MUSEUM

DATALAND

YEAR

2025

COLLECTION

DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION

SPECIES NAME