Catkin Yew vs

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Staphylococcus capitis

Key Differences

• Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Catkin Yew
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Staphylococcales
Family	Taxaceae	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Amentotaxus	Staphylococcus
Species	Amentotaxus argotaenia	Staphylococcus capitis

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Catkin Yew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Staphylococcus capitis is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus commonly found on the human scalp and face, particularly in sebaceous gland-rich areas. It is part of the normal skin microbiome of humans and primates. This commensal bacterium feeds on skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in neonates and immunocompromised patients.