Yoélella

Yoélella is a fictional plant species created for worldbuilding and speculative fiction. It is commonly described as a drought- and salt-tolerant evergreen shrub native to the coastal belt of the imagined continent of Nyara. The term appears in novels, games, and collaborative storytelling.

The name yoélella is attributed to a constructed Nyaran language, combining roots meaning sun and leaf. It is commonly interpreted as "sun leaf" or "light-bearing leaf" in lore discussions and fan materials.

In terms of morphology, Yoélella stands 1–3 meters tall, with leathery elliptical leaves and a waxy surface. It bears small tubular flowers that open at dusk and emit a pale bioluminescent glow. The fruits are small drupes containing several seeds.

It is described as thriving in coastal scrub and dune forests on sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. The plant tolerates salt spray and seasonally dry conditions. Pollinators are primarily nocturnal moths and bats, and seed dispersal involves fruit-eating birds.

In speculative texts, Yoélella is valued ornamentally for its glowing flowers and waxy foliage. The luminescent resin is imagined as useful for lanterns or pigments, and some lore treats the plant as a symbol of endurance and renewal, guiding travelers by night.

Cultivation in the imagined world places it in warm, humid climates; outside those zones it is grown in controlled environments such as greenhouses or large terrariums. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings, though seeds can be used with light exposure. As a fictional organism, it has no real-world conservation status.