It's a Toucan plant!-lol Just teasing, I don't really know but it looks like a Toucan beak to me!!!

It is a Parrot Impatiens
Funny thing. I had no clue, but after reading Toogies comment I decided to google images of parrot plant. Try that and you will come up with many pictures of it.

What a gorgeous plant, and what a lovely gift for you. Enjoy it!

Chris, it is simply stunning, do you know where your friend got it from ? I would be interested to know, if we can one at our local nursery. Wonder does it grow from a cutting? Sandra.

A lovely & unusual plant .You should have no trouble growing it,if it is like ordinary impatiens which spring up everywhere in the garden.

First thing I thought of was a parrot and was going to Google it.....
Then I thought, I'll just scroll down first and see if anyone has already identified it. :-)
Love it!

Awesome looking plant. I wonder if it's available at nursery's down here in Sydney

This plant is from the genus Impatiens.
Common Name: African Queen
Latin Name: Niamniamensis.

Wow, lovely looking plant! Must investigate how to get one, thanks for showing us!

Sidewise does my head in at times and this is one of them. After scrolling down - did a head slap - of course!! Those are typical Impatiens leaves. Just a very different flower.
Chris, Impatiens love shade for at least half the day and water.
I have grown other impatiens all over from Toowoomba Qld to central Victoria.
Dah! that is the same climate zone. :-)

What a fabulous plant. I will have to see where I can get one as they should do very well down here on the NSW Sth Coast.
Enjoy your wonderful gift.
Cheers Lynne