Canscora alata is a herbaceous species of plant in the family Gentianaceae, with a self-supporting growth habit.

it is widely distributed in tropical Africa and South Asia.

[2] Canscora alata is an erect herbs to 35 cm high; stem narrowly 4-winged.

Cymes dichasial, axillary or terminal; pedicel 1-1.5 cm long, winged.

[3] As an ayurvedic herb, Canscora alata is used for various diseases.