Plants in genus brocchinia
Plants in genus brocchinia
Brocchinia reducta
Brocchinia reducta is a carnivorous bromeliad native to the cool Tepuis of Northeastern South America. It grows in nutrient-poor, high moisture soil and features a funnel-like structure with a waxy coating that attracts insects. The plant emits a sweet odor to lure prey and has leaves that form a water-storing cup to trap insects.
Brocchinia acuminata
Brocchinia acuminata is a carnivorous bromeliad native to the cool Tepuis of Northeastern South America. It grows in nutrient-poor, sandy, swampy sites and traps insects in its water-collecting leaves, absorbing nutrients with the help of bacteria.