Carl Peter Thunberg books in order
Swedish naturalist
- Lived
- 1743–1828
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 6
Carl Peter Thunberg published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Flora Japonica (1784).
Updated September 2026
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Flora Japonica
Carl Peter Thunberg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ficus Genus, Dissertatione Botanica (Dec 1786)
Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1794)
Dissertatio Botanica De Drosera (Nov 1797)
Flora Capensis: Sistens Plantas Promontorii Bonae Spei Africes (1807)
Non-fiction in order
Travels at the Cape of Good Hope, 1772–1775 (1986)
Other books in order
Flora Japonica (1784)
About Carl Peter Thunberg
Carl Peter Thunberg, also known as Karl Peter von Thunberg, Carl Pehr Thunberg, or Carl Per Thunberg, was a Swedish naturalist and an "apostle" of Carl Linnaeus. After studying under Linnaeus at Uppsala University, he spent seven years travelling in southern Africa and Asia, collecting and describing many plants and animals new to European science, and observing local cultures. He has been called "the father of South African botany", "pioneer of Occidental Medicine in Japan", and the "Japanese Linnaeus".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Carl Peter Thunberg FAQ
- How many books has Carl Peter Thunberg written?
- Carl Peter Thunberg published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carl Peter Thunberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Flora Japonica.
- What is Carl Peter Thunberg's last book?
- Flora Capensis: Sistens Plantas Promontorii Bonae Spei Africes (1807).
- What is Carl Peter Thunberg's most famous book?
- Flora Japonica (1784) is Carl Peter Thunberg's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.