Brocchinia reducta is one of few carnivorous bromeliads. It is native to southern Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Guyana, and is found in nutrient-poor soil. B. reducta adapts to different environments, when growing on rocks it uses its roots as anchors.
Brocchinia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, and is the sole genus of the subfamily Brocchinioideae, containing 20 species. The genus is named for Giovanni Battista Brocchi, Italian naturalist (1772–1826). Brocchinia species are native primarily to the ancient Guayana Shield in southern Venezuela and Guyana, with some species extending into Colombia and northern Brazil. Its species are generally restricted to areas of sand and sandstone of the Roraima Formation; a few occur on granite.
Heliamphora nutans is a species of marsh pitcher plant native to the border area between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, where it grows on several tepuis, including Roraima, Kukenán, Yuruaní, Maringma, and Wei Assipu. Heliamphora nutans was the first Heliamphora to be described and is the best known species.
Colura zoophaga is a species of epiphytic liverwort that is endemic to the African highlands, specifically parts of Kenya. It belongs to the genus Colura, which has been hypothesized to be carnivorous as early as 1893. It is a recently described species that was the subject of the first scientific study aimed at investigating the allegations of carnivory in liverworts.
Utricularia humboldtii is a large perennial carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia. Peter Taylor lists it as either an "aquatic-epiphyte", a subaquatic or a terrestrial species. U. humboldtii is endemic to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. It was originally published and described by Robert Hermann Schomburgk in 1840. It is usually found growing in the water-filled leaf axils of some species of bromeliad, including Brocchinia micrantha, B. tatei, and B. reducta and also plants in the genus Orectanthe. It also grows as an epiphyte on tree trunks or as a subaquatic or terrestrial species in shallow water or wet soil in open savanna. It is found mostly between altitudes of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) and 2,500 m (8,202 ft), though it has been found at altitudes as low as 300 m (984 ft). It has been collected in flower throughout every month of the year.
Utricularia quelchii is a small perennial, epiphyte or terrestrial carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia. U. quelchii is endemic to the Guyana Highland region of Guyana and Venezuela with one collection from Brazil. It was originally published and described by N. E. Brown in 1901. It grows on wet, mossy rocks or banks in swamps and around low tree trunks and branches and sometimes in the water-filled leaf axils of the bromeliad Brocchinia species. It is typically found at altitudes around 2,000 m (6,562 ft), but has been recorded from altitudes of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) to 2,800 m (9,186 ft), the highest collections representing specimens from Roraima.
Brocchinia cowanii is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to the Amazonas region of southern Venezuela.
Brocchinia delicatula is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to the Amazonas region of southern Venezuela.
Brocchinia gilmartiniae is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to the State of Bolívar in southeastern Venezuela. It is named for US botanist Amy Jean Gilmartin (1932-1989).
Brocchinia hitchcockii is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to the Amazonas region of southern Venezuela.
Brocchinia maguirei is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to Venezuela.
Brocchinia melanacra is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to Venezuela.
Brocchinia uaipanensis is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is endemic to Venezuela.
Brocchinia acuminata is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela and Colombia.
Brocchinia micrantha is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela and Guyana.
Brocchinia paniculata is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Brocchinia prismatica is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela.
Brocchinia steyermarkii is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela and Guyana.
Brocchinia tatei is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela and Guyana.
Brocchinia vestita is a species of plant in the genus Brocchinia. This species is native to Venezuela.
