Catkin Yew vs Root rot

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Phytophthora cinnamomi

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while Root rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Root rot
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family Taxaceae Peronosporaceae
Genus Amentotaxus Phytophthora
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Phytophthora cinnamomi

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Root rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Root rot
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Root rot

Habitat

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Root rot

No description available.

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