A new synonym of Neottia alternifolia (King & Pantl.) Szlach. (Orchidaceae) and lectotypification of its basionym

Neottia motuoensis X.H.Jin, a recently described orchid from China, has been studied, and the morphological characters of the species have been compared to those of Neottia alternifolia (King & Pantl.) Szlach. based on protologue, type specimens, and fresh collections from the Indian Himalayan Region. Both species showed identical or overlapping characters and were found conspecific. Additionally, upon reviewing the original materials of the name, it has been determined that the name Listera alternifolia King & Pantl. (basionym of N. alternifolia) requires lectotypification. Therefore, a lectotype has been selected here for the name.