Japanese yew vs Olivo

Podocarpus macrophyllus compared with Podocarpus oleifolius

Key Differences

• Japanese yew is Least Concern while Olivo is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese yew	Olivo
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family same	Podocarpaceae	Podocarpaceae
Genus same	Podocarpus	Podocarpus
Species	Podocarpus macrophyllus	Podocarpus oleifolius

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese yew and Olivo share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Podocarpus.

Conservation Status

Japanese yew

LC — Least Concern

Olivo

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese yew	Olivo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese yew

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, and United States.

Olivo

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.