Brocchinia reducta
| Brocchinia reducta | |
|---|---|
| Brocchinia reducta on Mount Roraima | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Brocchinia |
| Species: | B. reducta |
| Binomial name | |
| Brocchinia reducta Baker 1882 | |
| Brocchinia reducta distribution | |
Brocchinia reducta /brɒˈkɪniə riːˈdʌktə/ is a carnivorous plant in the bromeliad family. It is native to southern Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Guyana, and is found in areas with nutrient-poor, high moisture soil. B. reducta is able to grow in sparse conditions, which is evident when it uses its roots as anchors over rocks. Its funnel-like structure and waxy coating, among other characteristics, suggest that this plant is carnivorous.
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