Brocchinia is a genus of plants belonging to theBromeliaceae family. It is endemic to southern Venezuela and Guyana. In particular, they live in Venezuelan highlands called Tepui, 1000 to 2000 meters above sea level. They have modified leaves, fused to form a sort of amphora. The leaves fill up with heavy rainfall and act as a trap for insects that fall inside. Brocchinia reducta is considered a carnivorous plant as it is able to assimilate nutrients from insects that have fallen into the water-filled well that it creates between its leaves.
