Photoglorescenia Lumiphila, named from Greek 'photo-' (light), 'glorescenia' (glowing), and Latin 'lumiphila' (light-loving), is a rare bioluminescent species in the Illuminaetherea Petalens cluster. It grows 15-30 cm tall with translucent, ruffled petals displaying blue (420-490 nm) and vivid orange bioluminescence, scattered with luminescent orange speckles. Flowers feature a central corona of curled stamens with phosphorescent pollen. Slender green stems bear narrow, slightly serrated leaves in spiral phyllotaxy. Thriving at 15-30°C in tropical rainforest canopies, it employs luciferase-like enzymes for light emission to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and fireflies, supporting reproductive success and ecosystem biodiversity.
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