Macrothelypteris torresiana is a species of fern which is native to tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia.

It has been introduced into other areas, including large parts of North and South America.

[1][2] The species is assigned to different genera depending on how the family Thelypteridaceae is classified.

However, molecular data shows an affinity between a group of species which are sometimes classified in Macrothelypteris, Phegopteris, and allied genera,[3] so it is common to remove this species from Thelypteris and classify it as Macrothelypteris torresiana.

Macrothelypteris torresiana contains flavonoids which have been investigated for possible medicinal value.