The Mexican magnolia, often described as having a strong beautiful scent, has been used throughout the years for its medicinal properties, as it is said to have similar compounds to that of the Digitalis medication.

The word yolloxochitl is from the Aztec language Nahuatl and it loosely translates to heart-shaped flower after its rose-like appearance of unopened buds.

[3] Even though the plant is called a Mexican magnolia, it has differing names throughout the regions it is located and often describe its beautiful scent or its heart-shaped characteristics.

[4] The tree can reach heights of up to 80 feet as they tower over the forests in the Central American regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Magnolia's in general, are also used for decorative purposes in places such as golf courses or other bigger settings due to their beautiful blooming colors and strong fragrance.

The bark of the tree is said to aid in controlling fevers and also as an herbal medicine to treat some heart conditions with the properties of this plant said to mimic those of the medication, Digitalis.