Red Ginger

Red Ginger can be grown in regions like South Florida since, in general, those regions do not fall below freezing temperatures.

Native to Malaysia. Today, widespread as ornamental plant, e.g. in Hawaii, Fiji, Panama, Jamaica, Suriname and Belize.

The fruit is used to treat sores.
A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of stomach complaints

The red part of the plant is not the true flower but brightly colored bracts (leaves). The true flower is a small white flower on top.