Alpinia coriandriodora D. Fang, (Zingiberaceae) previously known only from Guangxi Province, China is reported from Vietnam for the first time. It is similar to A. bambusifolia D. Fang but differs in having elliptic-lanceolate leaf blade, light yellow labellum with red-brown stripes and triangular anther crest. A detailed morphological description and colour plate of this species are given. Distribution and ecology information for the species is also provided. The vouchers are kept in the herbaria of Vietnam National Museum of Nature (VNMN) and South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBSC).