Luminflora Elegantis, from Latin ‘lumen’ (light) and ‘flora’ (flower) with ‘elegantis’ denoting grace, is a rare bioluminescent species with translucent, wavy-margined petals arranged radially, typical of the Aurelia Petalina cluster. Its flowers emit cool blue to soft green light (470-530 nm) with golden luminous speckles on petals and clustered anthers. Slender, dark stems (~30-60 cm) have longitudinal striations; narrow leaves with subtle venation allow flexible swaying for nocturnal pollinator attraction. Thriving in humid, shaded tropical canopy layers at 15-25°C, it supports moths and bioluminescent beetles. Light emission likely involves photoproteins in petal epidermal cells. Taxonomically in a 20-species genus within Aurelia Petalina, it is protected for its unique luminescent adaptations and role in nocturnal pollination.
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