Luminosa Florea, named for its glowing floral display, belongs to the Galacticae Petalia cluster. It features delicate flowers with translucent, ruffled petals ranging from soft blue to vibrant orange, semi-gelatinous texture, and tiny luminous granules irregularly arranged around dense orange stamens and pistils. The slender, flexible stem supports clusters that sway with breezes. Bioluminescence occurs in the blue-green spectrum (420-490 nm) via a luciferin-luciferase reaction concentrated in petal margins and stamens, aiding nocturnal visibility. Native to tropical forest floors, it thrives in shaded, humid environments (15-25°C) on moist, nutrient-rich substrates. With five stable species, it is classified within a new family under genus Luminosa. It uses its gentle glow to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and beetles, supporting tropical understory biodiversity.
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