Diospyros Ebenum, commonly known as ebony or Indian ebony, is a tree species that belongs to the Ebenaceae family. This tree is famous for its dark, hard, and fine-grained wood, which is used in various high-end applications. Ebony is appreciated for its durability, beauty, and elegance, and has been used for centuries in furniture, musical instruments, and decorative arts. Despite its popularity, there are various other names for this species, such as blackwood, Gabon ebony, Ceylon ebony, or even simply "wood of the gods." These synonyms are often used interchangeably, but they all refer to the same type of tree and wood.