Hedychium coccineum is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae.

It is native to southern China (Guangxi, Tibet, Yunnan), the Himalayas, India and Indochina.

This erect herbaceous perennial grows on the edge of forests and in mountain grasslands.

It prefers partial sunshine, but can tolerate full sun.

The flowers can range in colour from red to orange to almost yellow.