Dark green leaves that look as they should feel like velvet

Dark green leaves that look as though they should feel like velvet....but they don't. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks :-o


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Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'?
It is a house plant here.

 

Thank you very much!

 

You are most welcome.