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Extracts of Senecio macroglossus, Nerium oleander, and Tetradenia riparia displayed potent antimycobacterial activity (MIC = 0.16 mg\/mL), characterized by delayed exponential growth, membrane damage, and metabolic inhibition. Tabernaemontana elegans exhibited the weakest activity (MIC &gt; 2.5 mg\/mL). Most extracts also significantly impaired motility (12\u2013100%) and early-stage biofilm formation. 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