Diospyros celebica

"Makassar Ebony" redirects here. Not to be confused with Diospyros macassar, a junior synonym of D. rumphii.

Makassar Ebony (Diospyros celebica), is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae that is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its common name is derived from the main seaport on the island, Makassar.

Makassar Ebony wood is variegated, streaky brown and black, nearly always wide-striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery, and is much sought for posts (tokobashira) in traditional Japanese houses. That is why Japan used to be the main importer for this wood. It is also used as a wood in fingerboards for guitars and other related instruments.