| Sarcanthopsis warocqueana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Sarcanthopsis |
| Species: | S. warocqueana
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| Binomial name | |
| Sarcanthopsis warocqueana | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Sarcanthopsis warocqueana, commonly known as the goliath orchid,[2] is a large epiphytic or lithophytic orchid from the family Orchidaceae that forms large clumps. It has a long, thick, branched stems, thick, cord-like roots, many leathery, strap-like leaves and many cream-coloured, yellowish or greenish flowers with purple or brown spots. It grows near the sea, in coastal swamps and in rainforest, usually in full sun. It mainly only occurs in New Guinea.
- ^ a b "Sarcanthopsis warocqueana". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Jones, David L. (2006). A complete guide to native orchids of Australia including the island territories. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: New Holland. p. 446. ISBN 1877069124.