Abstract:Amomum pauciflorum Baker, a newly recorded species of Amomum s.s. (Zingiberaceae) from Ximeng, Yunnan, China is reported. The species is morphologically similar to A. longipetiolatum Merr., but can be distinguished by its wider corolla lobes and crescent anther crest (vs. trilobed). A detailed description, geographical distribution and color photoes are provided here. The voucher specimens are deposited in the Herbarium of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences.