Zingiber atroporphyreum korniｃ_ˇk. & Q.B.Nguyê_~n, discovered in Malipo county of Yunnan, is reported as a newly recorded species of Zingiber (Zingiberaceae) to China. Morphological characteristic description, color photos and distribution information are provided. Voucher specimens were deposited in herbarium of East China Normal University (HSNU).