The Jamaican rain tree, scientifically known as Brya ebenus, is a rare and precious species native to the Caribbean (Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti). Also known as Jamaican ironwood or golden Campêche wood, it is famous for the small, bright yellow flowers that appear after each rainfall - hence its poetic name. It grows to between 5 and 9 m tall, with arching, drooping branches that give it a graceful habit.

Its leaves are small, waxy, compound (2-3 leaflets) and often spirally arranged.

This tree produces clusters of orange-yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies, and tolerates poor soil and salt, preferring sun and well-drained soil.

Its wood, known as Brya ebony, is exceptionally dense (1.0 to 1.2 g/cm³) and highly resistant to humidity, weather and insects. Its color ranges from golden brown to chocolate brown, sometimes with unique golden highlights. It is a luxurious wood, prized for fine cutlery, marquetry, violin making, turning andmusical instrument manufacture.

Difficult to machine but offering a mirror-like polish, this rare wood is offered by Mercorne for craftsmen and enthusiasts looking for a noble, durable material.