Hedychium longicornutum

Native to Peninsular Malaysia, this perennial ginger grows on trees and in rock crevices in lowland and mid-elevation forests. Swollen roots store water and help anchor the plant to its perch. The intricate orange-red flowers have long, slender red corolla lobes that hang downward, with curled staminodes and a deeply divided orange lip. Individual flowers remain open for about two days. Three-valved capsules open to reveal bright orange interiors and seeds embedded in vivid red fleshy coverings. Photographed in Florida.