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Whitfieldia elongata
1899Summary
Whitfieldia elongata, also known as White Candles, is a plant species in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to modern day Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Gulf of Guinea Islands, Zambia, and 11 other locations.
Climate
What environment does Whitfieldia elongata prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
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Where does Whitfieldia elongata grow?
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