Luminoflora Aurelia, named for its golden light, is a bioluminescent tropical rainforest canopy plant with semi-translucent lavender-blue petals marked by vivid orange luminescent speckles near the flower throat. It has radial symmetry with 6-8 broad, undulating petals surrounding prominent reproductive structures. Stems bear multiple 10–25 cm inflorescences that sway with air currents. Bioluminescence arises from specialized petal cells emitting 470-530 nm blue-green light, with intensified hotspots linked to luciferase-like enzymes. Native to humid, shaded microhabitats at 15-25°C, it belongs to the Nereid Petalus cluster within Petalaceae, comprising 10 bioluminescent species. Its nocturnal glow attracts moths and night-flying insects for pollination. Endangered, it supports nocturnal pollinators and canopy ecosystem balance.
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