Artomyces colensoi is a delicate, coral‑like fungus native to New Zealand, producing upright, repeatedly branched fruitbodies with the characteristic crown‑tipped branch ends typical of the genus Artomyces. It grows on well‑rotted wood, often on deeply decayed logs where the substrate is no longer recognisable. This species is one of the few truly crown‑tipped corals in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fruitbody: Slender, coral‑like clusters, usually 5–12 cm tall, sometimes forming dense tufts.
Branches: Thin, smooth, and repeatedly forked; branch tips end in a tiny crown of 3–6 points, a key diagnostic feature.
Colour: Pale cream to yellowish when fresh; may become buff or slightly brownish with age.
Texture: Soft and brittle when moist; fragile when dry.
Base: Often narrow and poorly defined, attached to deeply decayed wood.