Prunus zippeliana
An East Asian species of prunus. The name literally means 'gambling tree', possibly because the bark peels off in a way reminiscent of losing one's shirt in gambling.
Prunus zippeliana is an evergreen tree that grows naturally in warm regions.
Kanji spelling is seldom used; the word is usually written in kana.
The name バクチノキ (博打の木) literally means 'gambling tree'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is often said that the bark peels off in large patches, resembling the way a gambler might lose everything.