Catkin Yew vs

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Orbilia comma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew
Kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family Taxaceae Orbiliaceae
Genus Amentotaxus Orbilia
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

NT — Near Threatened

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 Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

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