Ph.D candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hi, I'm Nicole Mitidieri-Rivera, a Peruvian botanist interested in the systematics, biogeography and evolutionary history of Neotropical epiphytic, hemiepiphytic and arboreal plants. Currently a doctoral student in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, investigating the evolution of floral characters in Moraceae and the systematics of Ficus sec. Americanae from phylogenetic, developmental, and geometric morphometric approaches.
Line drawing of Vanilla cameroniana based on the French Guiana holotype. A. Habit. B. Leaf adaxial surface. C. Inflorescence. D. Flower, E. Dissected perianth. F. Lip. G. Pubescent detail at the base of the lip. H. Penicillate callus. I. Detail of the lip apex. J. Anther. K. Column with and without anther. Drawing by N. Mitidieri based on A, D (iNaturalist record), and B, C, E–K Sabatier D. & Prevost M.-F 4912 (SEL).
Line drawing of Vanilla andina based on the Peruvian holotype. A. Habit, B. Inflorescence, C. Flower in lateral view, D. Dissected perianth. E. Lip and column, lateral view. F. Column, ventral (right) and lateral view (left). G. Anther cap in dorsal (left) and ventral (right) view. Drawing by N. Mitidieri.
Ficus sirensis. A. Leafy twig. B. Syconium, apical view, lateral view, and internal view in horizontal section (Drawn by N. Mitidieri; based on J.G. Graham 5257, MOL).
Ficus macrosyce. A. Leafy twig. B. Detail of exfoliating petiole and stem. C. Lateral view of the syconium (Drawn by N. Mitidieri; based on R. Rojas & G. Ortiz 5814, HOXA).
Ficus deltoidea Jack (Moraceae), commonly known as mistletoe fig. (A) Stipule; (B) Twig with inflorescences; (C) Adaxial surface of blade; (D) Abaxial surface of blade; (E) Detail of petiole; (F) Inflorescence; (G) Upper view of siconium; (H) Detail of ostiolar bracts; (I) Longitudinal section of siconium; (J) Cross section of siconium; (K) Close-up of ostiole in longitudinal section; (L) Bistigmatic flower; (M) Aquenes (fruits). Plate made by N. Mitidieri.
2021 Grantee from Peru.
2023 Grantee.
2022 recipient of the BSA Graduate Research Grant.
2022 recipient of the ASPT Graduate Student Research Grant.
2022 Recipient of the Premio a la Conservación Carlos Ponce del Prado.
Lessons I can teach (en/es): dc/r & swc/r.
Sanger sequencing and NGS-based hybrid capture methods .
Pen and ink scientific illustration.
Citizen science initiatives.
Data and software carpentry lessons in R.
Vanilla cameroniana (Orchidaceae, Vanilloideae), a new species from French Guiana and new records from the Guiana Shield
Ficus subgen. Spherosuke sect. Americanae ser. Dugandii (Moraceae): A Curved Ostiolar Margin Group of Neotropical Fig Trees
Vanilla andina (Vanilloideae, Orchidaceae), a new species of the membranaceous-leaved group from Peru and Ecuador
A new Peruvian species of Epidendrum (Laeliinae: Orchidaceae) belonging to the Epidendrum incomptum group
Typification of Ficus sect. Americanae (Moraceae): F. aurea and F. pertusa complexes
If you're interested in working with me, please see my contact details below.