Luminis Celeritas, from Latin luminis (light) and celeritas (swiftness), is a rare bioluminescent plant in the Luminous Petalaceae family, reaching 10-25 cm in height and weighing 15-50 g. It features a multi-layered corolla with elongated, spirally arranged petals showing a polychromatic range of blues, purples, oranges, and pinks, with granular luminescent structures. Broad, thick leaves have glandular nodules enhancing phosphorescence. The flower emits vivid bluish-green bioluminescence (420-490 nm) from photocytes in the petal epidermis via a luciferin-luciferase reaction, aiding nocturnal pollination. Endemic to temperate forest understories, it prefers cool (10-25°C), shaded, humid microhabitats. It belongs to a genus of 20 bioluminescent species. Its undulating petals, moved by air currents, attract nocturnal moths and beetles. Conservation status: rare protected due to ecological vulnerability.
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