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The species is assigned to different genera depending on how the family Thelypteridaceae is classified. If the entire family is classified in Thelypteris, it is Thelypteris torresiana. However, molecular data shows an affinity between a group of species which are sometimes classified in Macrothelypteris, Phegopteris, and allied genera, so it is common to remove this species from Thelypteris and classify it as Macrothelypteris torresiana. Macrothelypteris torresiana contains flavanoids which have been investigated for possible medicinal value. Learn more about Swordfern
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Plantae: Tracheophyta: Polypodiales: Polypodiopsida: Thelypteridaceae: Macrothelypteris torresiana