Stachytarpheta sanguinea

It bears small red flowers that grow along tall bracts that are favored by butterflies. It is indigenous to most parts of tropical America and, although some consider it a semi-invasive weed, it is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant for its red flowers and deeply-serrated, dark green leaves.

Similar plants:

• Stachytarpheta sp. (Porterweed, Brazilian Tea)