Philodendron rugosum · Pigskin Philodendron

The plant shows thick, leathery, deeply quilted/rugose leaf surfaces with a glossy sheen, consistent with the common name 'pig-skin philodendron.' Leaves are broadly ovate-cordate with a somewhat sagging, heavy texture and pronounced sunken venation, and the petioles are stout, matching descriptions of P. rugosum. The overall rosette growth habit, thick succulent-looking petioles, and undulating leaf margins are all consistent with this species. However, without a clear view of the petiole cross-section (which is distinctively semi-terete and channeled in P. rugosum) or a flower/spathe, I can't rule out other thick-leaved Philodendron species such as P. verrucosum (which has velvety leaves, not glossy, so less likely here) or P. gigas. Given the suspicion raised and the matching leaf texture, I lean toward confirming P. rugosum with moderate-high confidence.

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